Hal Gordon Littleford Jr. (1924 – March 27, 2016) was an American football player and coach and politician.[1] He was an all–Southeastern Conference (SEC) halfback at the University of Tennessee in 1948.[2] Littleford served as the head football coach at East Tennessee State University in 1954 after three years there as an assistant.[3] After retiring from coaching, he worked in real estate and served as the mayor of Johnson City, Tennessee, from 1967 to 1969.[4]

Hal Littleford
Biographical details
Born1924
Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2016(2016-03-27) (aged 91–92)
Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1946–1949Tennessee
Baseball
1947–1950Tennessee
Position(s)Halfback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1951–1953East Tennessee State (assistant)
1954East Tennessee State
Head coaching record
Overall5–4–1
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
East Tennessee State (Volunteer State Athletic Conference) (1954)
1953 East Tennessee State 5–4–1 W Burley
East Tennessee State: 5–4–1
Total: 5–4–1

References

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  1. ^ Mattingly, Tom (March 28, 2016). "Hal Littleford, who was UT football co-captain in 1949, dies at 91". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Hal Littleford". Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  3. ^ "Remembering Hal Littleford". Tennessee Volunteers. March 28, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  4. ^ "Hal Gordon Littleford Jr". Johnson City Press. March 29, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2024.