Don Shelton

Don Shelton (1928 – October 2, 2011) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Murray State University from 1960 to 1966, compiling a record of 26–41–3.[1] Prior to that, he had an impressive run as the head coach at Henderson City High School in Henderson, Kentucky.[2]

Don Shelton

Biographical details
Born	1928
Died	(2011-10-02)October 2, 2011 (aged 83) Ocala, Florida
Playing career
1946–1949	Louisville
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1959	Henderson City HS (KY)
1960–1966	Murray State
Head coaching record
Overall	26–41–3 (college)

Shelton was a four-year letter winner at the University of Louisville from 1946 to 1949.[3]

Head coaching record

College

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Murray State Thoroughbreds/Racers (Ohio Valley Conference) (1960–1966)
1960	Murray State	5–5	4–2	T–2nd
1961	Murray State	4–6	2–4	5th
1962	Murray State	5–5	1–5	T–6th
1963	Murray State	5–5	3–4	T–4th
1964	Murray State	5–4–1	3–3–1	T–3rd
1965	Murray State	2–6–2	1–4–2	6th
1966	Murray State	0–10	0–7	8th
Murray State:		26–41–3	14–29–3
Total:		26–41–3

References

1. Jenkins, Ron (October 9, 2011). "Don Shelton: Bond with players lasted beyond the field". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
2. Jenkins, Ron. "Don Shelton passes away, Former star player, coach was 83". City-High-Flash. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
3. "Football Media Guide". Louisville Cardinals football. Retrieved April 24, 2019.