Theodore E. "Ty" Disney (April 13, 1908 – November 10, 1962) was an American football player and coach. He played halfback at the University of Tennessee.[1] He served as the head football coach at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee in 1937.[2] He also served as the school's men's basketball coach during the 1937–38 season.[3][4]

Ty Disney
Biographical details
Born(1908-04-13)April 13, 1908
DiedNovember 10, 1962(1962-11-10) (aged 54)
Playing career
Football
1929–1931Tennessee
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1933–1934Benham HS (KY)
1935–1936Greeneville HS (TN)
1937Tusculum
1940–1954Greeneville HS (TN)
Basketball
1937–1938Tusculum
Head coaching record
Overall0–5–3 (college football
1–10 (college basketball)
88–41–10 (high school football)

Head coaching record

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College football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tusculum Pioneers (Smoky Mountain Conference) (1937)
1937 Tusculum 0–5–3 0–5–2 8th
Tusculum: 0–5–3 0–5–2
Total: 0–5–3

References

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  1. ^ "Sports - 1957 Jere Disney Signs With UT". Kingsport Times. December 20, 1957. p. 11. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Coaching Records". GreenevilleFootball.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Men's Basketball Record Book" (PDF). Tusculum Pioneers men's basketball. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Sports - 1937 Disney Named TC Coach". The Tennessean. Associated Press. May 3, 1937. p. 8. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.