Biographical details | |
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Born | Motley County, Texas, U.S. | June 8, 1902
Died | March 3, 1984 Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 81)
Playing career | |
1922–1925 | Washington and Lee |
Position(s) | Tackle |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1926–1931 | Duke (line) |
1932 | Washington and Lee (assistant) |
1933–1940 | Washington and Lee |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 31–36–6 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 SoCon (1934) | |
Warren Edward "Tex" Tilson (June 8, 1902 –March 3, 1984) was an American college football player and coach for the Washington and Lee Generals. He was the brother of Sumner D. Tilson.[1] He was captain of the 1924 football team, and also wrestled. As a coach, he led 1934 Washington and Lee Generals football team to the Southern Conference championship. Tilson also founded the Rockbridge fox hunt.[2]