Ron Newsome
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BornSeptember 15, 1943
Pittsburg, Texas
Pittsburg, Texas
DiedApril 17, 2012 (aged 68)
Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville, Texas
AlmamaterEast Texas State
1972East Texas State (assistant)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1943 Pittsburg, Texas |
| Died | April 17, 2012 (aged 68) Stephenville, Texas |
| Alma mater | East Texas State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972 | East Texas State (assistant) |
| 1973–1975 | Western New Mexico |
| 1983–1986 | Tarleton State (DC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–15 |
Ron James Newsome (September 15, 1943 – April 17, 2012) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Western New Mexico University from 1973 to 1975 where he achieved a record of 11–15.[1]
Prior to that, Newsome was an assistant coach for the East Texas State's 1972 NAIA championship team.[2] He was the defensive coordinator at Tarleton State University from 1983 to 1986.[3]