Phil Ball (American football)

Phil Ball
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1925-10-19)October 19, 1925
Died November 16, 2008(2008-11-16) (aged 83)
Edmond, Oklahoma
Alma mater University of South Carolina (B.S. B.A. M.ED.)
Oklahoma State University (Ph.D.)
Playing career
1944–1947 South Carolina
Position(s) Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1964–1976 Central State (OK)
Head coaching record
Overall 82–46–6
Tournaments 0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 OCAC (1972)

Phil Ball (October 19, 1925 – November 16, 2008) was an American football player, and coach. He served as the head football coach at Central State College (and University)—now the University of Central Oklahoma—from 1964 to 1976, compiling a career college football record of 82–46–6, and one conference championship.[1][2][3] He ranks 4th all-time for Broncho coaches in winning percentage, and 3rd number of games coached and victories.

Early life and education

Ball grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma, and graduated from Yukon High School in 1943. After high school Ball joined the United States Navy and enrolled in the University of South Carolina.[3] While at South Carolina he was a guard on the football team.[3][4][5] After graduating from South Carolina, Ball began coaching at several Oklahoma high schools including: Wewoka Walters, Seminole, and Muskogee.[6]

Central State

Ball was hired as the head coach of Central State University in 1964. He would coach the Central State Bronchos until 1976.[6] During that span his teams went 82–46–6, including one conference championship, and one NAIA playoff appearance. Also at CSU he was known for compiling his own stats.[6]

After coaching

Ball earned a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. He remained on the faculty at Central State/Central Oklahoma until his retirement in 1993. He died on November 16, 2008.[3][7]

Head coaching record

Football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Central State Bronchos (Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference) (1964–1975)
1964 Central State 4–5
1965 Central State 6–3–1
1966 Central State 7–2
1967 Central State 3–6–1
1968 Central State 6–4–1
1969 Central State 8–1–1
1970 Central State 9–2
1971 Central State 7–2–1
1972 Central State 9–2 7–1 1st L NAIA Semifinals
1973 Central State 6–4–1
1974 Central State 5–5
1975 Central State 7–4
Central State Bronchos (Independent) (1976)
1976 Central State 5–6
Central State Normal: 82–46–6
Total: 82–46–6

References

  1. ↑ DeLassus, David (2015). "Phil Ball Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ "2013 UCO Media Guide". Mike Kirk. 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "The Tower" (PDF). University of Central Oklahoma College of Education and Professional Studies. Spring 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16313coll13/id/325
  5. ↑ http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/scar/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/14-fb-mg-sec-6.pdf
  6. 1 2 3 "Having a Ball at CSU Teacher Recalls Glory of Past Teams". Murray Evans. October 17, 1989. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Ex-coach Phil Ball dies at age 83". Murray Evans. November 19, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
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