Chuck Mills facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 2021 (aged 92) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Illinois State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951 | Chicago Mount Carmel HS (IL) (assistant) |
| 1952–1953 | Mendel Catholic HS (IL) |
| 1954 | North Chicago HS (IL) |
| 1955 | Loyola HS (CA) |
| 1956 | Citrus JC (line) |
| 1957–1958 | Pomona (assistant) |
| 1959–1961 | Pomona |
| 1962–1963 | Indiana State (PA) |
| 1964 | Merchant Marine |
| 1965 | Arizona (assistant) |
| 1966 | Kansas City Chiefs (assistant) |
| 1967–1972 | Utah State |
| 1973–1977 | Wake Forest |
| 1980–1988 | Southern Oregon |
| 1997 | Coast Guard |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1978–1980 | Blue–Gray Football Classic (exec. dir.) |
| 1980–1989 | Southern Oregon |
| 1989–? | Coast Guard |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 132–133–5 (college) |
| Tournaments | 1–1 (NAIA D-I playoffs) 0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 FFC (1997) | |
Morton J. "Chuck" Mills was a well-known American college football coach. He was born on December 1, 1928, and passed away on January 18, 2021, at 92 years old. Coach Mills led many college football teams during his long career.
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Who Was Chuck Mills?
Chuck Mills was a dedicated football coach who worked with many different teams. He was the head coach for colleges like Pomona College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Utah State University. He also coached at Wake Forest University, Southern Oregon University, and the United States Coast Guard Academy. His career showed his passion for the sport and helping young athletes.
His Early Life and Education
Chuck Mills grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Illinois State University and finished his studies there in 1950. This education helped him prepare for his future in sports.
Coaching College Teams
In February 1967, Chuck Mills became the head coach for the Utah State University team. Before that, he was an important coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped the Chiefs' offense, which means he planned how the team would score points. The Chiefs were champions of the American Football League (AFL) that year.
During his six years at Utah State, Coach Mills' teams had a great record. They won 38 games, lost 23, and tied 1. His best seasons were in 1971 and 1972, when the team won 8 games each year.
Coaching Highlights
One of Coach Mills' most famous achievements was taking the first American college football team to Japan. This happened in December 1971. Because of this special trip, Japan created an award in his honor. The "Mills Trophy" is now given to the best college football player in Japan every year. It's like their version of the Heisman Trophy in the U.S.
He also coached at Wake Forest University from 1973 to 1977. Later, he coached the Southern Oregon Raiders from 1980 to 1988. In 1997, he coached the Coast Guard Bears and helped them win the Freedom Football Conference championship.
His Final Years
In January 2021, Chuck Mills became sick and was taken to a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was dealing with pneumonia and other health issues. He passed away on January 18, 2021, at the age of 92.
