Arthur E. Simmons was an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for the Alabama State University from 1952 to 1961.[1][2] He previously coached for Tennessee A&I.[3] He played college football for Tennessee A&I.[4]

Arthur E. Simmons
Biographical details
Alma materTennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College
Indiana University Bloomington
Playing career
1944–1947Tennessee A&I
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948–1949Tennessee A&I (assistant)
1950–1951Alabama State (assistant)
1952–1961Alabama State
Head coaching record
Overall46–37–3 (college football)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Alabama State Hornets (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1952–1961)
1952 Alabama State 4–5 2–4 11th
1953 Alabama State 5–4
1954 Alabama State 6–3 4–3 8th
1955 Alabama State 7–2 6–2 3rd
1956 Alabama State 4–4–1
1957 Alabama State 4–5 3–4 10th
1958 Alabama State 6–2 6–1 T–2nd
1959 Alabama State 4–2–2 3–2–2 5th
1960 Alabama State 5–3 3–3 7th
1961 Alabama State 1–7 1–5 T–13th
Alabama State: 46–37–3
Total: 46–37–3

References

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  1. ^ Trenholm, Councill (September 14, 1955). "Six Hornet Games Slated Here This Year". Alabama Journal. p. 52. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Trenholm, H. Council (September 9, 1952). "Alabama State Football Forces Look Toward Successful Campaign". Alabama Journal. p. 42. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Jackson, Marion E. (July 13, 1956). "MEET THE COACH". Alabama Tribune. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  4. ^ Jackson, Marion E. (October 31, 1958). "SPORTS OF THE WORLD". Alabama Tribune. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2023.