O'Neal Tutein facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1943 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | October 7, 2010 (aged 67) Lutz, Florida |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1965 | Central State |
| Position(s) | Tight end |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1969–1973 | Evander Childs HS (NY) (assistant) |
| 1974–1980 | Columbia (assistant) |
| 1981–1985 | Fordham |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–32 |
O'Neal Phillip Tutein was an American football coach. He was born on February 26, 1943, and passed away on October 7, 2010. He is best known for being the main football coach at Fordham University. He led the Fordham team from 1981 to 1985.
Early Life and Playing Football
O'Neal Tutein grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He went to George W. Wingate High School there. After high school, he studied at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
While at Central State, O'Neal played college football. He played as a "tight end." A tight end is a player who helps block for other players and also catches passes.
O'Neal's Coaching Career
O'Neal Tutein started his coaching journey in 1969. At that time, he was working at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the director of rehabilitation there.
He began coaching football at Evander Childs High School. This school was close to where he worked. From 1974 to 1980, he was an assistant football coach. He worked at Columbia University under two head coaches, William Campbell and Bob Naso.
Head Coach at Fordham
O'Neal Tutein became the head football coach at Fordham University in 1981. He coached the Fordham Rams for five seasons, until 1985. During his time as head coach, his team won 20 games and lost 32.
Later Life
O'Neal Tutein lived in Lutz, Florida. He passed away there in 2010.
