Robert McElroy (April 10, 1932 – August 15, 2021) was an American football coach. He served at the head football coach at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas from 1986 to 1993, compiling a record of 62–18–3 and leading his team a NJCAA National Football Championship in 1989.[1]

Bob McElroy
Biographical details
Born(1932-04-10)April 10, 1932
DiedAugust 15, 2021(2021-08-15) (aged 89)
Playing career
1950–1953East Central
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954Marietta HS (OK) (assistant)
1955–1956Chickasha HS (OK) (assistant)
1957–1964Ector HS (TX) (assistant)
1965–1967Frederick HS (OK)
1968–1972Corsicana HS (TX) (assistant)
1973–1985Navarro (assistant)
1986–1993Navarro
Head coaching record
Overall62–18–3 (junior college)
Bowls3–1–1 (junior college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 NJCAA National (1989)
2 TJCFC (1989, 1993)

McElory attended Alex High School in Alex, Oklahoma and then played college football at East Central State College—now known as East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. In 1954, he coached at Marietta High School in Marietta, Oklahoma. The following year he moved to Chickasha High School in Chickasha, Oklahoma.[2]

McElroy died on August 15, 2021.[3]

Head coaching record

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Junior college

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Navarro Bulldogs (Texas Junior College Football Conference) (1986–1993)
1986 Navarro 5–5 3–3 T–2nd
1987 Navarro 8–2–1 4–2 T–2nd W Valley of the Sun Bowl
1988 Navarro 7–3 5–1 2nd L Kansas Jayhawk Bowl
1989 Navarro 10–0 6–0 1st W Mid-American Bowl
1990 Navarro 7–3 5–1 2nd
1991 Navarro 9–2 4–2 3rd W Dixie Rotary Bowl
1992 Navarro 8–2 4–2 3rd
1993 Navarro 8–1–2 5–1 T–1st T Texas Shrine Bowl
Navarro: 62–18–3 36–12
Total: 62–18–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Coach Resigns". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. January 29, 1994. p. C11. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ "Coach Resigns". The Chickasha Daily Express. Chickasha, Oklahoma. September 16, 1955. p. 8. Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Kormos, Michael (August 15, 2021). "Legendary Navarro football coach passes at 89". Corsicana Daily Sun. Corsicana, Texas. Retrieved June 22, 2024.