Spud Lewis
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Born1906
DiedNovember 29, 1978 (aged 71–72)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
San Francisco, California, U.S.
1926–1928Stanford
Position(s)Quarterback, halfback, fullback
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | November 29, 1978 (aged 71–72) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1926–1928 | Stanford |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, halfback, fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929–1931 | Northwestern (assistant) |
| 1932–1936 | San Francisco |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–21–4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
Lawrence D. "Spud" Lewis (1906 – November 29, 1978) was an American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at the University of San Francisco from 1932 to 1936, compiling a record of 15–21–4.[1] Lewis played college football at Stanford University as a quarterback, halfback and fullback for head coach Pop Warner.[2] He worked as an assistant football coach at Northwestern University under head coach Dick Hanley for three seasons, from 1929 to 1931, before he was hired at San Francisco in 1932.[3]
Lewis was for many years after his time in football a sales executive for Judson Steel.[4]
Lewis died on November 29, 1978, in San Francisco, following a long illness.[4]
