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Thomas Morris

1938 – 2010

American football and basketball coach

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Lived 1938 – 2010 (aged 71). Thomas Morris was an American american football coach and basketball coach.

Thomas Roosevelt Morris (December 15, 1938 – November 6, 2010) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia from 1966 to 1970, Virginia State University from 1977 to 1979, Fayetteville State University in 1980, and Morgan State University in 1981, compiling a career college football head coaching record of 33–54–5. Morris was also the head basketball coach at Saint Paul's from 1966 to 1971, tallying a mark of 44–66.

A native of Newport News, Virginia, Morris attended Collis P. Huntington High School there, graduating in 1957. He played football and basketball at Saint Paul's before graduating in 1966. Morris earned a master's degree in education from the College of William & Mary in 1971. He left Saint Paul's the same year and moved to Morgan State as an assistant football coach. He was promoted to defensive coordinator at Morgan State in 1973. Morris was also an assistant football coach at Virginia Union University and Norfolk State University.

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Education
Saint Paul's College, College of William & Mary
Employers
Saint Paul's College, Morgan State University, Virginia State University, Fayetteville State University
Also known as
Thomas Roosevelt Morris

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Morris?

American football and basketball coach

When was Thomas Morris born?

Thomas Morris was born on 15 December 1938 in Newport News.

When did Thomas Morris die?

Thomas Morris died on 6 May 2010.

What was Thomas Morris's occupation?

Thomas Morris was an american football coach and basketball coach.

What nationality was Thomas Morris?

Thomas Morris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Morris

· Wikidata: Q60693828

· DBpedia: Thomas Morris (American football)

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