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Warren Woody

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Warren Woody
Biographical details
Born(1897-10-13)October 13, 1897
Sterling, Kansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 1982(1982-12-21) (aged 85)
Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1916–1917Kansas
1920Kansas
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1922–1924Sterling
Head coaching record
Overall17–7–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 KCAC (1923)

Warren V. Woody Sr. (October 13, 1897 – December 21, 1982) was an American football coach. He was the head football coach at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas for three seasons, from 1922 to 1924 compiling a record of 17–7–2.[1] [2]

Woody played for the Kansas Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas, lettering in 1916, 1917, and 1920. He was instrumental among alumni in establishing a recurring and philanthropic connection between his alma mater and the state of Illinois.[3] He died in Skokie, Illinois in 1982 after an illness.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Sterling Warriors (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1922–1924)
1922 Sterling 4–4 4–4 T–8th
1923 Sterling 7–1–1 7–1–1 1st
1924 Sterling 6–2–1 6–2–1 3rd
Sterling: 17–7–2 17–7–2
Total: 17–7–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Sterling College Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "Football Media Guide" (PDF). Sterling Warriors. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. ^ Mayer, Bill. "Illinois Jayhawks Continue to Donate Funds to Alma Mater". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
  4. ^ Lawrence Journal World,, December 23, 1982, Lawrence, Kansas