John D. Marshall (American football) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 26, 1930 Bowling Green, Virginia, US |
| Died | April 29, 2008 (aged 78) |
| Alma mater | South Carolina State University (1952) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| ? | Hillside HS (SC) |
| 1961–? | Elizabeth City State (assistant) |
| 1964 | Langston (assistant) |
| 1965–1972 | Livingstone |
| 1973 | Johnson C. Smith (assistant) |
| 1974–1976 | Virginia State |
| Tennis | |
| 1961–? | Elizabeth City State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1970–? | Livingstone |
| 1977–1978 | South Carolina State (assistant AD) |
| 1979–1980 | Virginia Union |
| 1980–1989 | Fayetteville State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 38–64–1 (college football) |
John D. Marshall Jr. (born April 26, 1930 – died April 29, 2008) was an important figure in American football and tennis. He was a coach and also helped manage sports programs at colleges. He led the football teams at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina from 1965 to 1972. Later, he coached at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia from 1974 to 1976. Over his career, his college football teams won 38 games, lost 64, and had 1 tie.
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John D. Marshall Jr.'s Story
John D. Marshall Jr. had a long and successful career in college sports. He was known for his dedication to coaching and helping young athletes.
His Education Journey
John Marshall first went to South Carolina State College, which is now called South Carolina State University. After that, he earned a master's degree from Indiana University. Getting these degrees helped him prepare for his future in sports and education.
Starting His Coaching Career
Marshall began his coaching journey at Hillside High School in Heath Springs, South Carolina. This was his first step into the world of sports coaching.
In 1961, he moved to Elizabeth City State College, now known as Elizabeth City State University, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. There, he worked as an assistant football coach. He also became the head coach for the tennis team.
After a year, he worked as an assistant football coach and a physical education professor at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma.
Leading College Football Teams
In 1965, John Marshall became the head football coach at Livingstone College. He led the Livingstone Blue Bears for eight seasons, from 1965 to 1972. During his time there, his teams had a record of 29 wins, 42 losses, and 1 tie.
In 1973, he joined Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. He worked there as an assistant professor of physical education and an assistant football coach.
From 1974 to 1976, Marshall was the head football coach at Virginia State University. His teams, the Virginia State Trojans, had 9 wins and 22 losses during these three seasons.
Becoming a Sports Director
Besides coaching, John Marshall also took on leadership roles in college sports. An athletic director is like a manager for all the sports teams at a college. They make sure everything runs smoothly for the athletes and coaches.
In July 1979, Marshall became the athletic director at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. Just a year later, he moved to Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina to take on the same important role. He continued to lead sports programs there until 1989.
John D. Marshall Jr. passed away on April 29, 2008, at the age of 78. He is remembered for his contributions to college football and tennis, and for guiding many young athletes.
