Dwight Fisher facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1912 Tallahassee, Florida |
| Died | October 18, 1991 (aged 79) Dallas, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| ? | Fisk |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1937–1940 | Alabama A&M |
| 1947 | Wilberforce |
| 1948–1956 | Alcorn A&M |
| 1957–1973 | Bishop |
| Basketball | |
| 1937–1939 | Alabama A&M |
| 1948–1956 | Alcorn A&M |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1948–1957 | Alcorn A&M |
| 1957–1973 | Bishop |
Dwight Hillis "Red" Fisher (born September 24, 1912 – died October 18, 1991) was an important figure in college sports. He was a coach for both American football and basketball. He also worked as an administrator for college sports programs.
Fisher coached football at several universities. These included Alabama A&M University (1937–1940), Wilberforce University (1947), Alcorn State University (1948–1956), and Bishop College (1957–1973). He also coached basketball at Alabama A&M (1937–1939) and Alcorn A&M (1948–1956).
To honor his contributions, Alcorn State University named the field at its football and soccer stadium after him. It is called Dwight Fisher Field.
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Early Life
Dwight Fisher was born on September 24, 1912. His hometown was Tallahassee, Florida.
Coaching Career
Fisher had a long and successful career in college sports. He coached for many years, helping young athletes.
Football Coaching
Fisher's first football coaching job was at Alabama A&M University. He led their team from 1937 to 1940. Later, in 1947, he coached at Wilberforce University.
From 1948 to 1956, Fisher was the head football coach at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. This school is now known as Alcorn State University. His longest coaching period was at Bishop College. He coached their football team from 1957 to 1973.
Basketball Coaching
Besides football, Fisher also coached basketball. He coached the basketball team at Alabama A&M University from 1937 to 1939. He also coached basketball at Alcorn State University from 1948 to 1956.
Sports Administrator
Beyond coaching, Dwight Fisher also worked as an athletic administrator. This means he helped manage the sports programs at colleges. He served as an administrator at Alcorn State University from 1948 to 1957. He then moved to Bishop College, where he was an administrator from 1957 to 1973.
Legacy
Dwight Fisher is remembered for his dedication to college sports. Naming the field at Alcorn State University after him shows how much he meant to the school. He passed away on October 18, 1991, in Dallas, Texas.
