Warren Woody

Warren Woody
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1897-10-13)October 13, 1897
Sterling, Kansas
Died December 21, 1982(1982-12-21) (aged 85)
Skokie, Illinois
Alma mater Kansas
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1922-1924 Sterling
Head coaching record
Overall 16-8-2 (.654)

Warren V. Woody, Sr. (October 13, 1897 December 21, 1982) was an American football coach. He was the head football coach for Sterling Collegein Sterling, Kansas. He held that position for 3 seasons, from 1922 until 1924.[1] His coaching record at Sterling was 16 wins, 8 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #8 at Sterling in total wins and #4 at the school in winning percentage (.654).[2] [3]

Woody played for the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas, lettering in 1916, 1917, and 1920. He was instrumental among alumni in establishing a recurring and philanthropic connection between his alma mater and the state of Illinois.[4] He died in Skokie, Illinois in 1982 after an illness.[5]

References

  1. Shafer, Ian. "Sterling College (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. DeLassus, David. "Sterling College Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Sterling Warriors. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  4. Mayer, Bill. "Illinois Jayhawks Continue to Donate Funds to Alma Mater". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  5. Lawrence Journal World, Thursday, December 23, 1982, Lawrence, Kansas, United States Of America


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