Warren E. Tilson

Warren E. Tilson
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born c. 1902
Motley County, Texas
Playing career
1922–1925 Washington and Lee
Position(s) Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926–1931 Duke (line)
1932 Washington and Lee (assistant)
1933–1940 Washington and Lee
Head coaching record
Overall 38–38–7
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SoCon (1934)

Warren Edward "Tex" Tilson was a college football player and coach for the Washington and Lee Generals. He was the brother of Sumner D. Tilson.[1] He was captain of the 1924 football team, and also wrestled.[2] As a coach, he led the Generals to the 1934 Southern Conference championship. Tilson also founded the Rockbridge fox hunt.[3][4]

References

  1. Joseph E. Nettles (March 22, 1935). "Brothers In Star Roles In Va. Sport". The Bee. p. 1. Retrieved December 18, 2015 via Newspapers.com. part 2
  2. http://www.mocavo.com/Calyx-Washington-and-Lee-University-1937-Volume-1937/289893/191
  3. https://www.foxhuntinglife.com/rockbridge-hunt
  4. http://home.wlu.edu/~mortonc/archive/education/History.html
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