Bruce H. Osborne (August 27, 1924 – November 23, 2008) was an American football player and coach. He was the first head football coach at Southern Utah University, serving from 1963 to 1964 and compiling a record of 8–5–1.[1] Osborne played college football at Utah State University and Brigham Young University (BYU).[2]

Bruce Osborne
Biographical details
Born(1924-08-27)August 27, 1924
Minersville, Utah, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 2008(2008-11-23) (aged 84)
Cedar City, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
1942Utah State
1947–1948BYU
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1952Delta HS (UT)
1963–1964Southern Utah
Head coaching record
Overall8–5–1 (college)

Osborne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II in the South Pacific.[3]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (NAIA independent) (1963–1964)
1963 Southern Utah 4–2
1964 Southern Utah 4–2–1
Southern Utah: 8–5–1
Total: 8–5–1

References

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  1. ^ "Football Media Guide". Southern Utah Thunderbirds. 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bruce H. Osborne". legacy.com. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ Salt Lake Tribune obituary of Osborne