Boyd Franklin "Cotton" Converse (February 18, 1932 – May 31, 2010) was an

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coach and college administrator. He served as the head football coach at

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for one season in 1967, compiling a record of 2–7–1. From 1964 to 1966 he was the head football coach at

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, where he led his team to the

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in 1966. Converse died in 2010 after a long illness.

Head coaching record

College

References

1932 births 2010 deaths Wichita State Shockers football coaches Junior college football coaches in the United States People from Johnston County, Oklahoma {{1960s-collegefootball-coach-stub