John Roberts (American football)

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John Roberts
Biographical details
Born(1920-04-20)April 20, 1920
Adair, Iowa
DiedDecember 16, 2012(2012-12-16) (aged 92)
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Playing career
Football
1940–1942Wisconsin
Wrestling
1940–1942Wisconsin
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1946–1951Stevens Point HS (WI)
1952–1956Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Wrestling
1952–1957Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Head coaching record
Overall29–10–1 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
1 WSCC (1955)

John Evan Roberts (April 20, 1920 – December 16, 2012) was an American football, wrestling and track coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point from 1956 to 1952, compiling a record of 29–10–1.[2]

As a collegiate athlete, Roberts played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 1940 to 1942. He was also national runner-up wrestler in 1941 for the Badgers.[3]

Head coaching record[]

College football[]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Stevens Point Pointers (Wisconsin State College Conference) (1952–1956)
1952 Stevens Point 7–1 5–1 3rd
1953 Stevens Point 5–3 4–2 4th
1954 Stevens Point 5–2–1 4–2 4th
1955 Stevens Point 8–0 6–0 1st
1956 Stevens Point 4–4 3–3 4th
Stevens Point: 29–10–1 22–8
Total: 29–10–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References[]

  1. ^ "John E. Roberts". Legacy.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. ^ "John Roberts". Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "John Roberts". Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
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