John O'Dell Morgan''COP TOPS MARINES, LEBARON, 37 TO 14'' Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1950 (February 14, 1900 – March 3, 1962) was an

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player and coach of football,

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and

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. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1941 to 1950, compiling a record of 55–49–3. Morgan was also the head basketball coach at Texas Tech from 1931 to 1934, tallying a mark of 42–29. In addition, he was the head baseball coach at

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from 1934 to 1939 and at

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from 1953 to 1961, amassing a career

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coaching record of 146–143–2.

Coaching career

Morgan was the head coach of the

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from 1931 to 1934. During the same time, Morgan also served as an assistant coach to the football team. His record during that time was 42–29. Morgan was later the head coach of the

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team from 1941 to 1950. During his tenure, he compiled a 55–49–3 record. In four of his last five seasons, he posted a winning record. His best season came in 1941, when his team went 9–2.

Death

Morgan was killed in car accident near

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on March 3, 1962.

Head coaching record

Football

References

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