Alpha Jamison
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BornNovember 27, 1875
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
DiedApril 12, 1962 (aged 86)
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
1892–1896Purdue
Position(s)Halfback, fullback, quarterback
 Jamison from 1897 Purdue yearbook | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 27, 1875 Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 1962 (aged 86) Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1892–1896 | Purdue |
| Position(s) | Halfback, fullback, quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1898–1900 | Purdue |
| Basketball | |
| 1899–1901 | Purdue |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–11–1 (football) 12–1 (basketball) |
Alpha Pierce Jamison (November 27, 1875 – April 12, 1962)[1][2][3] was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head football coach at Purdue University from 1898 to 1900, compiling a record of 11–11–1. Jamison was also the head basketball coach at Purdue for two seasons from 1899 to 1901, tallying a mark of 12–1.
