Alpha Jamison Explained

Alpha Jamison
Birth Date:27 November 1875
Birth Place:Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Player Sport1:Football
Player Years2:1892–1896
Player Team2:Purdue
Player Positions:Halfback, fullback, quarterback
Coach Sport1:Football
Coach Years2:1898–1900
Coach Team2:Purdue
Coach Sport3:Basketball
Coach Years4:1899–1901
Coach Team4:Purdue
Overall Record:11–11–1 (football)
12–1 (basketball)

Alpha Pierce Jamison (November 27, 1875 – April 12, 1962)[1] [2] [3] was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head football coach at Purdue University from 1898 to 1900, compiling a record of 11–11–1. Jamison was also the head basketball coach at Purdue for two seasons from 1899 to 1901, tallying a mark of 12–1.

Head coaching record

Football

Notes and References

  1. Book: Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1967-1980. Thompson, D.E.. 1981. Wabash College. December 14, 2014.
  2. Book: Who's who in America. Leonard, J.W.. Marquis, A.N.. 1910. 6. Marquis Who's Who. 0083-9396. December 14, 2014.
  3. "Rites Today For Ex-Purdue Athlete", Logansport Press, April 14, 1962, Logansport, Indiana