Warren Edward "Tex" Tilson (June 8, 1902 –March 3, 1984) was an American

college football College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States. Unlike most ...

player and coach for the Washington and Lee Generals. He was the brother of

Sumner D. Tilson Sumner Dewey "Tex" Tilson (July 5, 1898 – November 13, 1964) was an American football player and coach. He served as head football coach at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (VPI)—now known as Virginia Te ...

. He was captain of the 1924 football team, and also wrestled. As a coach, he led 1934 Washington and Lee Generals football team to the Southern Conference championship. Tilson also founded the Rockbridge fox hunt.

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* 1902 births 1984 deaths American football tackles Duke Blue Devils football coaches Washington and Lee Generals football coaches Washington and Lee Generals football players Washington and Lee Generals wrestlers Players of American football from Texas People from Motley County, Texas {{Amfoot-bio-stub