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Jones Beene

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Jones Beene
Biographical details
Born(1882-11-26)November 26, 1882
Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1968(1968-05-06) (aged 85)
Playing career
1901–1905Tennessee
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908Chattanooga
?Tennessee Wesleyan
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-Southern (1904)

Jones C. Beene Jr. (November 26, 1882 – May 6, 1968) was a college football player and coach.

University of Tennessee

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Beene was a prominent end for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee.

1902

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His blocking and tackling received praise in the Vanderbilt game of 1902.[1]

1904

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Beene was selected All-Southern in 1904.[2]

Coaching career

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Chattanooga

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He coached the Chattanooga Mocs.[3]

Tennessee Wesleyan

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He was also the first coach of the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Chattanooga Moccasins (Independent) (1908)
1908 Chattanooga 4–4
Chattanooga: 4–4
Total: 4–4

References

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  1. ^ "Volunteers Lose To Commodores". Atlanta Constitution. October 26, 1902. p. 5. Retrieved March 29, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161. 1904 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Branton, B. B. (November 8, 2008). "Mocs Big Football Win Over UT Was 50 Years Ago". Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Akins, Bill (2007). "Keeping the Faith: A History of Tennessee Wesleyan College 1857-2007". Tennessee Wesleyan College. p. 108 – via Archive.com.
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