Lou Young (American football coach)

Louis Alonzo Young (February 19, 1893 – July 19, 1948) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Pennsylvania from 1923 to 1929, compiling a record of 49–15–2. Young played football at Penn from 1912 to 1914, captaining the team in 1913.[1] He died at the age of 56 on July 19, 1948, in Philadelphia.[2]

Lou Young
Biographical details
Born(1893-02-19)February 19, 1893
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 19, 1948(1948-07-19) (aged 55)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1912–1914Penn
Position(s)End, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1922Penn (assistant)
1923–1929Penn
Head coaching record
Overall49–15–2

Head coaching record edit

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Penn Quakers (Independent) (1923–1929)
1923 Penn 5–4
1924 Penn 9–1–1
1925 Penn 7–2
1926 Penn 7–1–1
1927 Penn 6–4
1928 Penn 8–1
1929 Penn 7–2
Penn: 49–15–2
Total: 49–15–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References edit

  1. ^ "Young To Coach Penn In Football; Former Star Player Selected to Succeed Heisman by the Quaker Authorities" (PDF). The New York Times. Associated Press. January 6, 1923. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  2. ^ "Lou Young, Former Penn Coach, Dead". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. July 20, 1948. Retrieved December 6, 2011.

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