Gordon Kirkland (coach)
Gordon Ashby Kirkland (July 26, 1904 – June 23, 1953) was the head football along with baseball and basketball coaches and athletic director for Catawba College from 1934 to 1948.[1] During his tenures, he led his teams to eight North State Conference football titles, nine basketball crowns, and two baseball championships. He was a graduate of Elon College.[1] He is a member of the Catawba College, Salisbury Athletic and North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1904 Durham, North Carolina |
| Died | June 23, 1953 (aged 48) Salisbury, North Carolina |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1934–1948 | Catawba |
| Basketball | |
| 1934–1936 | Catawba |
| 1942–1945 | Catawba |
| Baseball | |
| 1935–1948 | Catawba |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 107–31–7 (football) 60–37 (basketball) 179–70–3 (baseball) |
References
- "North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame | Raleigh, NC". Ncshof.org. Archived from the original on December 20, 2010. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
- "Discover What's Inside". Salisburync.gov. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
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