J. Rex Farrior

J. Rex Farrior
Biographical details
Born(1896-10-05)October 5, 1896
Chipley, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 1993(1993-01-17) (aged 96)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1912Tampa A. C.
1913–1916Florida
Position(s)Guard, center, fullback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1917Florida (assistant)
1920-1922Gainesville HS (FL)
1923Florida (freshmen)
Baseball
1924Florida
Head coaching record
Overall5–14 (college baseball)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award (1986)

Jewel Rex Farrior Sr. (October 5, 1896 – January 17, 1993) was an American college football and baseball player and coach for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida,[1] as well as a lawyer. He became a founding partner in a prominent Tampa-based law firm, and remained one of the biggest boosters of the Gators sports program until his death.

  1. ^ "Rex Farrior". National Football Foundation.