Andy Hinson facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1931 |
| Alma mater | Bethune–Cookman (1953) |
| Playing career | |
| 1949–1952 | Bethune–Cookman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1956–1971 | Hastings HS (FL) |
| 1972–1975 | Camden HS (NJ) |
| 1976–1978 | Bethune–Cookman |
| 1979–1984 | Cheyney |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 46–47–2 (college football) 154–31–5 (high school football) |
| Tournaments | 0–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SIAC Division I (1976) 1 PSAC Eastern Division (1979) |
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| Awards | |
| Little College All–American (1952) | |
Andy Hinson, born around 1931, is a retired American football coach and former player. He was the main coach for the Bethune–Cookman University Wildcats football team from 1976 to 1978. Later, he coached the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Wolves from 1979 to 1984.
Andy Hinson grew up in Camden, New Jersey. He finished high school at Camden High School in 1949. He also coached football there for three seasons. In 1973, he was recognized as the scholastic football coach of the year.
Hinson is a graduate of Bethune–Cookman University. He was named to the "Little All–American" team in 1952. This award recognized him as one of the best college football players from smaller schools.
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Coaching Career Highlights
Andy Hinson had a long and successful career coaching football. He coached both high school and college teams.
High School Coaching
Hinson started his coaching journey at the high school level. He coached at Hastings High School in Florida from 1956 to 1971. After that, he coached at Camden High School in New Jersey from 1972 to 1975. His high school coaching record was very impressive, with 154 wins, 31 losses, and 5 ties.
College Coaching
Andy Hinson then moved on to coach college football.
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
He became the head coach for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats from 1976 to 1978. During his time there, the team had a great record of 23 wins, 10 losses, and 1 tie. In 1976, his team won the SIAC Division I championship. This was a big achievement for the team.
Cheyney Wolves
After Bethune–Cookman, Hinson coached the Cheyney Wolves from 1979 to 1984. His team won the PSAC Eastern Division championship in 1979. Overall, his college coaching record was 46 wins, 47 losses, and 2 ties.
Andy Hinson is remembered for his dedication to football and for leading his teams to many victories.
