John Calvin Moore
John Calvin Moore (October 13, 1900 – January 15, 1982) was an American football coach.[1] He was the fourth head football at North Texas Agricultural College—now known as the University of Texas at Arlington—serving for eight seasons, from 1925 to 1932, and compiling a record of 41–29–3.[2] He was also athletic director during the same period. The school discontinued its football team after completion of the 1985 season.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 13, 1900 Tarrant County, Texas |
| Died | January 15, 1982 (aged 81) Fort Worth, Texas |
| Alma mater | North Texas State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1925–1932 | North Texas Agricultural |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 41–29–3 |
He attended Northside High School and North Texas State University. From 1934-42, he was clerk in Tarrant County, Texas. He also served as a substitute physical education teacher.[1]
He was the host of Bewely Barndance and Hoffman Hayloft Party, which aired in the early days of KXAS-TV in Fort Worth.[1]
References
- "John Calvin Moore... teacher, clerk, TV host". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 16, 1982. p. 44. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- "The University of Texas at Arlington - Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- Garcia, Art (July 15, 2011). "Joining the WAC is first big step-UTA's move to higher profile conference would be enhanced with addition of football". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
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