Alpha Jamison

Alpha Pierce Jamison (November 27, 1875 – April 12, 1962)[1][2][3] was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head football coach at Purdue University from 1898 to 1900, compiling a record of 11–11–1. Jamison was also the head basketball coach at Purdue for two seasons from 1899 to 1901, tallying a mark of 12–1.

Alpha Jamison
Jamison from 1897 Purdue yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1875-11-27)November 27, 1875
Lafayette, Indiana
DiedApril 12, 1962(1962-04-12) (aged 86)
Lafayette, Indiana
Playing career
Football
1892–1896Purdue
Position(s)Halfback, fullback, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1898–1900Purdue
Basketball
1899–1901Purdue
Head coaching record
Overall11–11–1 (football)
12–1 (basketball)

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Purdue Boilermakers (Western Conference) (1898–1900)
1898 Purdue 3–30–16th
1899 Purdue 4–4–11–25th
1900 Purdue 4–40–49th
Purdue: 11–11–11–7
Total:11–11–1
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References
  1. Thompson, D.E. (1981). Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1967-1980. Wabash College. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  2. Leonard, J.W.; Marquis, A.N. (1910). Who's who in America. 6. Marquis Who's Who. ISSN 0083-9396. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  3. "Rites Today For Ex-Purdue Athlete", Logansport Press, April 14, 1962, Logansport, Indiana
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