Vester Newcomb
American football player and coach (1932–2009)
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Vester Newcomb (July 14, 1932 – October 6, 2009) was an American football player and coach.[1] He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1956 NFL draft, but opted instead to continue his playing career at the University of Miami.[2] Newcomb served as the head football coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin from 1978 to 1979, compiling a record of 7–13.[3]
BornJuly 14, 1932
Calhoun City, Mississippi, U.S.
Calhoun City, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2009 (aged 77)
Summit, Mississippi, U.S.
Summit, Mississippi, U.S.
1954–1955SW Jr. College (MS)
1956–1957Miami (FL)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1932 Calhoun City, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 2009 (aged 77) Summit, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1954–1955 | SW Jr. College (MS) |
| 1956–1957 | Miami (FL) |
| Position | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1964–1965 | Liberty HS (SC) |
| 1966–1968 | Columbia HS (SC) |
| 1969–1970 | Miami (FL) (assistant) |
| 1978–1979 | Tennessee–Martin |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 7–13 (college) |