Al Blevins

Al Blevins
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born 1922
Died October 22, 1988
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
– John Marshall HS (OK)
– Edmond HS (OK)
1958–1963 Central State (OK)
1969–1972 Guthrie HS (OK)
Basketball
1957–1928 Central State (OK)
Head coaching record
Overall 82–46–6
Tournaments 2–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 NAIA National (1962)
2 OCAC (1961, 1962)

Al Blevins (1922 – October 22, 1988) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Central State College—now the University of Central Oklahoma—from 1958 to 1963, compiling a career college football record of 82–46–6, and two conference championships, and a national championship.[1][2] He ranks 1st all-time for Broncho coaches in winning percentage, and 6th in number of games coached and victories.

High school coaching

Blevins was the head coach at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, and Edmond High School in Edmond, Oklahoma.[3]

Central State

Blevins was hired as the head coach of Central State College Bronchos men's basketball team 1957. He would hold that post for one season. He would coach the Central State Bronchos football team from 1958 until 1963. During that span his teams went 82–46–6, including one conference championship, and one NAIA playoff appearance, and the 1962 NAIA national championship, the first in program history.

Later coaching

Blevins coached at Guthrie High School, in Guthrie, Oklahoma for four seasons. He coached the Oklahoma City Wranglers, and Oklahoma City Plainsmen.[3]

Personal life

Blevins was married to an Mary, an English teacher and had two daughters and a son.[4] Blevins was arrested on April 29, 1981, for reckless driving, and for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. He was convicted of drug charges in 1982.[5][6]

Head coaching record

College football

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs AFCA#
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1958–1963)
1958 Central State 5–4–
1959 Central State 8–1–
1960 Central State 6–4–
1961 Central State 9–16–01st
1962 Central State 11–06–01stW NAIA Championship
1963 Central State 4–4–1
Central State: 43–14–1–
Total:43–14–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

College basketball

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference) (1957–1958)
1957–58 Central State 19–7
Central State: 19–7 (.731)[7]
Total:19–7 (.731)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

  1. ↑ DeLassus, David (2015). "Al Blevins Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ "2013 UCO Media Guide". Mike Kirk. 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Former CSU Coach Dies". news.ok. October 24, 1988. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Alfred Truman Blevins II". Guthrie News Leader. September 13, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ex-Coach Admits Guilt In Drug Case". news.ok. April 8, 1982. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Ex-coach's drug trial postponed". news.ok. November 2, 1981. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  7. ↑ "2014–15 UCO Men's Basketball Media Guide". Mike Kirk. 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
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