Carey Robinson
American football player, coach, and athletic director (1896–1962)
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Carey Carlisle Robinson (April 30, 1896 – June 16, 1962) was an American college football player and coach and athletic director.
BornApril 30, 1896
Waverly, Alabama, U.S.
Waverly, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1962 (aged 66)
1914–1917Auburn
PositionsCenter, quarterback
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1896 Waverly, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1962 (aged 66) |
| Playing career | |
| 1914–1917 | Auburn |
| Positions | Center, quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| c. 1925 | Mercer (assistant) |
| 1928–1932 | Birmingham–Southern (assistant) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1928–1934 | Birmingham–Southern |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| 3× All-Southern (1915, 1916, 1917) | |
Auburn
Robinson was a prominent center for the Auburn Tigers football teams of Auburn University from 1914 to 1917.
Robinson was elected captain in 1917. He played some quarterback as well and was selected for some All-Southern teams.[1]
Coaching career
Robinson was named athletic director of Birmingham–Southern College, serving as assistant on the football team under head coach and former Sewanee athlete Jenks Gillem.[2][3]
