Warren E. Tilson
Biographical details
Born(1902-06-08)June 8, 1902
Motley County, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 1984(1984-03-03) (aged 81)
Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1922–1925Washington and Lee
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1926–1931Duke (line)
1932Washington and Lee (assistant)
1933–1940Washington and Lee
Head coaching record
Overall31–36–6
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SoCon (1934)

Warren Edward "Tex" Tilson (June 8, 1902 –March 3, 1984) was an American college football player and coach for the Washington and Lee Generals. He was the brother of Sumner D. Tilson.[1] 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.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Washington and Lee Generals (Southern Conference) (1933–1940)
1933 Washington and Lee 4–4–21–1–1T–5th
1934 Washington and Lee 7–34–01st
1935 Washington and Lee 3–4–11–3–17th
1936 Washington and Lee 4–52–2T–8th
1937 Washington and Lee 4–52–3T–8th
1938 Washington and Lee 4–4–12–26th
1939 Washington and Lee 3–4–11–210th
1940 Washington and Lee 2–7–11–1–19th
Washington and Lee: 31–36–614–14–3
Total:31–36–6
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ↑ Joseph E. Nettles (March 22, 1935). "Brothers In Star Roles In Va. Sport". The Bee. p. 1. Retrieved December 18, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. part 2 Open access icon
  2. ↑ "Rockbridge Hunt".


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