Sumner D. Tilson

Sumner Dewey "Tex" Tilson[1] (July 5, 1898 – November 13, 1964) was an American football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI)—now known as Virginia Tech—for one season, in 1942, compiling a record of 7–2–1.[2] Tilson also played college football at VPI.[3]

Tex Tilson
Biographical details
Born(1898-07-06)July 6, 1898
Childress, Texas
DiedNovember 13, 1964(1964-11-13) (aged 66)
Staunton, Virginia
Playing career
Football
1918–1922VPI
Position(s)Tackle, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1942VPI
Head coaching record
Overall7–2–1

Biography

Tilson was born on July 5, 1898 in Childress, Texas to William Ransom Tilson and Sallie Ellen Williams. His grandfather Granville Tilson was a cattle trader in Matador, Texas.[4] He died in November 1964 in Virginia.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
VPI Gobblers (Southern Conference) (1942)
1942 VPI 7–2–15–12nd
VPI: 7–2–15–1
Total:7–2–1
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