Albert Elmore

Albert Bascom Elmore (November 19, 1904 – July 26, 1988) was an American college football coach and player, college basketball coach, and college athletics administrator. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Elmore led Troy State Teachers College (now known as Troy University) from 1931 to 1936, compiling a 31–20–2 record. He also coached basketball at Virginia Military Institute for one season in the late 1930s.

Coaching career Following his graduation from University of Alabama, Elmore began coaching in 1931 at Troy State Teachers College. He is credited with changing the team nickname to "Red Wave" (this was a variation of Alabama's "Crimson Tide", and the current nickname is "Trojans"). In seven years at Troy State, five of which were winning seasons, Elmore compiled a 35–30–3 record.

Personal life Elmore was born on November 19, 1904, in Reform, Alabama, to Silvanus and Ann Elmore. He grew up with eight brothers and two sisters. Elmore died on July 26, 1998, in Troy.

Head coaching record Football

Basketball