| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1928 Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1972 West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1945–1948 | North Carolina |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1952 | Hickory HS (NC) |
| 1953–1964 | West Chester (assistant) |
| 1965–1971 | West Chester |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 52–15 (college) |
| Bowls | 0–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 3 PSCAC/PSAC (1967, 1969, 1971) 5 PSCAC/PSAC East Division (1966–1967, 1969–1971) | |
| Awards | |
Robert M. Mitten (August 9, 1928 – April 21, 1972) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1965 to 1971.[1] Mitten played college football at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill from 1945 to 1948.[2] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1949 NFL draft.[3]