John Roberts (American football)
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BornApril 20, 1920
Adair, Iowa, U.S.
Adair, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 2012 (aged 92)
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S.
1940–1942Wisconsin
1940–1942Wisconsin
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 20, 1920 Adair, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 2012 (aged 92) Stevens Point, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1940–1942 | Wisconsin |
| Wrestling | |
| 1940–1942 | Wisconsin |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1946–1951 | Stevens Point HS (WI) |
| 1952–1956 | Stevens Point State |
| Wrestling | |
| 1952–1957 | Stevens Point State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 29–10–1 (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]
