Howard K. Wilson facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1906 |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1931–1933 | Morgan |
| Basketball | |
| ?–1934 | Morgan |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, fullback (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1941–1945 | Winston-Salem State |
| 1946–1953 | Shaw |
| 1958–? | Morgan State (assistant) |
| Basketball | |
| 1960–1961 | Morgan State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 48–51–6 (football) 109–141 (basketball) |
| Bowls | 1–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Football 1 black college national (1947) 1 CIAA (1947) |
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Howard K. "Brutus" Wilson was an important American football and basketball coach. He was born around 1906. He led college teams in North Carolina and Maryland.
Wilson was known for his skills in both sports. He coached at several universities during his career. He helped many young athletes succeed.
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About Howard Wilson
Howard Wilson studied at Morgan State University. He played both football and basketball there. He was a quarterback and fullback in football. Later, he earned a Master of Arts degree. He got this from Columbia University.
Before becoming a college coach, Wilson worked at a school. He taught at Johnston County Training School. This was in Smithfield, North Carolina. He worked there for six years.
His Coaching Career
Howard Wilson coached football and basketball for many years. He led teams at different colleges. His teams had many wins and championships.
Football Coaching
Wilson started coaching football at Winston-Salem Teachers College. Today, this school is called Winston-Salem State University. He coached there from 1941 to 1945. The college is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
After that, he became the head football coach at Shaw University. This university is in Raleigh, North Carolina. He coached the Shaw Bears from 1946 to 1953.
A Championship Season
One of his biggest achievements was in 1947. His Shaw Bears football team had an amazing year. They won every game, going 10–0. This made them the champions of the CIAA.
They also won the Black college football national championship. This was a huge honor for the team. It showed how skilled Coach Wilson was.
Football Records
Overall, as a head football coach, Wilson had a record of 48 wins, 51 losses, and 6 ties. He led Winston-Salem State to 19 wins, 17 losses, and 5 ties. At Shaw, his record was 29 wins, 34 losses, and 1 tie.
Basketball Coaching
Wilson also coached basketball. He was the head basketball coach at Morgan State College. This school is now Morgan State University in Baltimore.
He coached the Morgan State men's basketball team. His record there was 109 wins and 141 losses. He also served as an assistant football coach at Morgan State later in his career.
Howard K. Wilson made a lasting impact on college sports. He helped shape many young lives. His championship season at Shaw University is still remembered.
