Alfred J. Robertson
 | |
| Sport(s) | Football, basketball, baseball, track |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | c. 1892 |
| Died | 1948 (aged 55–56) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1912 | Carleton |
| 1915 | Montana |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1919 | Fort Hays State |
| 1920–1948 | Bradley |
| Basketball | |
| 1919–1920 | Fort Hays State |
| 1920–1948 | Bradley |
| Baseball | |
| 1921–1948 | Bradley |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1920–1948 | Bradley |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall |
3–6 (football; Fort Hays State only) 322–196 (basketball) |
Alfred James "A. J." "Robbie" Robertson was an American football, basketball, and baseball player, track athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator in the United States. Robertson Memorial Field House, the former home basketball venue at Bradley University, was named in his honor.
Playing career
A native of South Haven, Minnesota, Robertson lettered in football, basketball, and track at Carleton College. In 1912, he captained the football team and was named All-State quarterback. Robertson transferred to the University of Montana in 1914, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. At Montana, he also played quarterback before graduating in 1916.[1][2]
Coaching career
Robertson was the third head football coach for the Fort Hays State University Tigers located in Hays, Kansas and he held that position for the 1919 season. His career coaching record at Fort Hays was 3 wins, 6 losses, and 0 ties. This ranks him 19th at Fort Hays in total wins and 16th at Fort Hays in winning percentage.[3]
References
- ↑ Kieran, John (March 9, 1938). "Sports of the Times; Popping In From Peoria". The New York Times. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Carleton College: Alumni Council: Alfred J. Robertson". Carleton College. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
- ↑ Fort Hays State University coaching records