Gene Smith (American football coach)

Deriot E. "Gene" Smith (d. April 6, 1987) was an American football and wrestling coach. He served as the head football coach at Central State College—now the University of Central Oklahoma—from 1950 and 1951, compiling a career college football record of 9–10, and one conference championship.[1][2] He ranks 9th all-time for Broncho coaches in winning percentage, number of games coached and victories.

Gene Smith
Biographical details
BornHillsboro, Texas
DiedApril 6, 1987
Camarillo, California
Alma materCentral State Teachers College
Playing career
1930–1933Central State (OK)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1936–1942Central State (OK) (assistant)
1946–1949Central State (OK) (assistant)
1950–1951Central State (OK)
Wrestling
1936–1939Central State (OK)
1946–1947Central State (OK)
Head coaching record
Overall9–10
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 OCAC (1950)

Early life

Smith was born in Hillsboro, Texas, and attended Central State Teachers College in Edmond, Oklahoma, and graduated in 1934, with math and science degrees.[3]

Central State

He later coached the Central State wrestling team from 1936 until 1939, and again for the program's final season before a twenty-five year hiatus from 1946 to 1947.[4] He was an assistant coach for the CSC football team and filled in as head coach while Dale Hamilton served during the Korean War.

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Collegiate Conference) (1950–1951)
1950 Central State 7–34–1T–1st
1951 Central State 2–72–3
Central State Normal: 9–106–4
Total:9–10

References
  1. DeLassus, David (2015). "Deriot E. "Gene" Smith Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  2. http://issuu.com/ucosid/docs/complete_final_4419e4da5e8733/88
  3. http://newsok.com/article/2182613
  4. http://www.slideshare.net/BronchoSports/201617-uco-wrestling-media-guide
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