Eolus Von Rettig facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1908 |
| Died | April 29, 1983 (aged 74) Dallas, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| c. 1928 | Bishop |
| 1931–1933 | Wilberforce |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1934–1935 | Texas College (line) |
| 1936–1941 | Texas College |
| 1946–1948 | Texas Southern |
| 1949–1951 | Wiley |
| 1952–1965 | Prairie View A&M (assistant) |
| Baseball | |
| 1957–1960 | Prairie View A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 47–46–15 (football) 30–27–1 (baseball) |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Football 2 SWAC (1936–1937) |
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Eolus Von Rettig (born July 6, 1908 – died April 29, 1983) was an important American football coach. He led several college football teams during his career. He was known for coaching at Texas College, Texas Southern University, and Wiley College. He also worked as an assistant coach at Prairie View A&M University.
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Early Life and Playing Football
Eolus Von Rettig was born in 1908. He loved football from a young age. He played college football as a guard. A guard is a player who blocks for the offense.
College Football Teams
Rettig played for two different college teams.
- He played at Bishop College in Marshall, Texas, around the late 1920s.
- Later, he played at Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, from 1931 to 1933.
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing days, Rettig became a coach. He started as a line coach. This means he taught the offensive and defensive linemen.
Coaching at Texas College
Rettig began his coaching career at Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He worked as a line coach from 1934 to 1935. In 1936, he became the head football coach. He led the Texas College team until 1941.
Winning Championships
Under Rettig's leadership, Texas College had great success. They won two championships in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). These wins happened in 1936 and 1937. His team had an impressive 8–0–1 record in 1937.
Coaching Other Teams
After Texas College, Rettig coached at other universities.
- From 1946 to 1948, he was the head coach at Texas Southern University in Houston. His team won the Prairie View Bowl in 1947.
- From 1949 to 1951, he coached the Wiley College team in Marshall, Texas.
- Later, he became an assistant coach at Prairie View A&M University. He helped coach their football team from 1952 to 1965.
Coaching Baseball
Rettig also coached baseball! He was the baseball coach at Prairie View A&M from 1957 to 1960.
Overall Coaching Record
Eolus Von Rettig had a long and successful coaching career.
- In football, his overall record as a head coach was 47 wins, 46 losses, and 15 ties.
- In baseball, his record was 30 wins, 27 losses, and 1 tie.
Later Life
Eolus Von Rettig passed away on April 29, 1983. He died at St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He is remembered as an important figure in college sports.
