Vernon McCasland

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Vernon McCasland
McCasland pictured in The Prickly Pear 1920, Abilene Christian yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1896-09-27)September 27, 1896
Comanche, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 1970(1970-11-15) (aged 74)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1919Abilene Christian
Basketball
1919–1920Abilene Christian
Head coaching record
Overall2–2 (football)

Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970)[1][2] was an American scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949.[3] Earlier in life, he was a coach of American football and basketball at Abilene Christian University.

Religion scholar[edit]

McCasland was the author of many books on religion.[4]

Coaching career[edit]

McCasland was the first head football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season.[5] His coaching record at Abilene Christian 2–2.[6]

Head coaching record[edit]

Football[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Abilene Christian (Independent) (1919)
1919 Abilene Christian 2–2
Abilene Christian: 2–2
Total: 2–2

References[edit]

  1. ^ Boring, E. Disciples and the Bible: a History of Disciples Biblical Interpretation in North America. Chalice Press. p. 335. ISBN 9780827206502. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 11, January-February, 1971, Page: 16 | The Portal to Texas History". texashistory.unt.edu. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Past presidents of the AAR (accessed July 5, 2014).
  4. ^ search in WorldCat (accessed July 5, 2014).
  5. ^ 2008 Wildcat Football (media guide) ACU Record Book
  6. ^ "Abilene Christian Coaching Records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2015.

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