Charles Spearman (American football) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1913 Arkansas |
| Died | September 8, 2000 (aged 87) Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| c. 1937 | LeMoyne |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1956–1961 | Arkansas AM&N |
| Baseball | |
| 1957–1977 | Arkansas AM&N / Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 21–35–2 (football) |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
Charles D. "Bo" Spearman (born January 14, 1913 – died September 8, 2000) was an important American football and baseball coach. He was known for his long career helping young athletes. He coached at Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College, which is now called the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Who Was Charles "Bo" Spearman?
Charles D. Spearman, often called "Bo," was born in Arkansas in 1913. He grew up loving sports, especially football. He even played football himself around 1937 for LeMoyne. After his playing days, he decided to become a coach. He wanted to help other young people learn and grow through sports.
His Coaching Career
Bo Spearman spent many years coaching college sports. He was a head coach for both football and baseball teams. His dedication helped many student-athletes.
Football Coaching
From 1956 to 1961, Coach Spearman was the head football coach for the Arkansas AM&N Golden Lions. During his time, the team played in the Southwest Athletic Conference. He led the team for six seasons. His overall record as a football coach was 21 wins, 35 losses, and 2 ties. In 1960, his team even played in the Prairie View Bowl. This was a special game at the end of the season.
Baseball Coaching
Coach Spearman also had a very long career coaching baseball. He coached the Arkansas AM&N / Arkansas–Pine Bluff baseball team for 20 years! He started in 1957 and coached until 1977. This shows how much he loved teaching and guiding young players in baseball too.
Charles "Bo" Spearman passed away in 2000 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He is remembered for his dedication to college sports and the many athletes he coached.
