Don Shelton Explained

Don Shelton
Birth Date:1928
Death Date: (aged 83)
Death Place:Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Player Years1:1946–1949
Player Team1:Louisville
Coach Years1:1954–1959
Coach Team1:Henderson City HS (KY)
Coach Years2:1960–1966
Coach Team2:Murray State
Overall Record:26–41–3 (college)

Don Shelton (1928 – October 2, 2011) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Murray State University from 1960 to 1966, compiling a record of 26–41–3.[1] Prior to that, he had an impressive run as the head coach at Henderson City High School in Henderson, Kentucky.[2]

Shelton was a four-year letter winner at the University of Louisville from 1946 to 1949.[3]

Head coaching record

College

Notes and References

  1. News: Don Shelton: Bond with players lasted beyond the field. Ron. Jenkins. October 9, 2011. Evansville Courier & Press. April 24, 2019.
  2. Web site: Don Shelton passes away, Former star player, coach was 83. Ron. Jenkins. City-High-Flash. April 24, 2019.
  3. Web site: Football Media Guide. Louisville Cardinals football. April 24, 2019.