Alfred T. Blevins (1922 – October 22, 1988) was an

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Central State College—now the

University of Central Oklahoma The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO or Central State) is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the third largest university in Oklahoma, with more than 17,000 students and approximately 434 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty. Founde ...

—from 1958 to 1963, compiling a career college football record of 82–46–6, and two conference championships, and a national championship. He ranks first all-time for Broncho coaches in winning percentage and sixth in number of games coached and victories.

High school coaching

Blevins was the head coach at John Marshall High School in

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, and Edmond High School in

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Central State

Blevins was hired as the head coach of

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Bronchos men's basketball team 1957 and held that post for one season. He coached the

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team from 1958 until 1963. During that span his teams went 82–46–6, winning two

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titles, in 1961 and 1962, and the

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in 1962.

Later coaching

Blevins coached at Guthrie High School, in

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for four seasons. He coached the Oklahoma City Wranglers, and Oklahoma City Plainsmen.

Personal life

Blevins was married to an Mary, an English teacher and had two daughters and a son. Blevins was arrested on April 29, 1981, for reckless driving, and for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. He was convicted of drug charges in 1982.

Head coaching record

College football

College basketball

References

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