Roy D. Moore Explained

Roy D. Moore
Birth Date:8 June 1921
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Coach Sport1:Football
Coach Years2:1948–1954
Coach Team2:St. Augustine's
Coach Years3:1956–1959
Coach Team3:South Carolina State
Coach Years4:1960–1964
Coach Team4:Delaware State
Overall Record:77–59–3

Roy Douglas "DD" Moore (June 8, 1921 – May 12, 2014)[1] was an American football and basketball coach.

Early life

Moore was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1921 and attended North Carolina College from 1940, where he played football.[2] After serving as a lieutenant in a United States Army radar unit during World War II,[3] he resumed his education and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1947. He studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, receiving an MS in 1948 and a Ph.D. in 1967.[4] [5]

Coaching career

Moore became football and basketball coach at St. Augustine's College in 1948. He was Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Football Coach of the Year in 1950 and 1953 CIAA Basketball Coach of the Year. He served as the head football coach at South Carolina State College—now known as South Carolina State University—from 1955 to 1959 and Delaware State College—now known as Delaware State University—from 1960 to 1964.[6] [7] His record was 20–13–1 at South Carolina State and 19–24–1 at Delaware State.

Moore led the Health, Physical Education, and Recreational Department at North Carolina A&T State University for 20 years, retiring in 1986.[8]

Honors

Moore was inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame in 2004.[9] In 2013, he was honored in the House of Representatives for his community work by Congress member Mel Watt.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former SC State Head Football Coach & Hall of Famer Memorial Service Set. South Carolina State Bulldogs. South Carolina State University Athletics. April 28, 2016.
  2. Web site: Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame. NCCU Eagles. North Carolina Central University. April 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Keech. Larry. The interview: Dr. Roy Moore former athlete, coach and athletics director. Greensboro News & Record. BH Media Group, Inc.. April 28, 2016.
  4. Web site: Meeting of the Board of Trustees. University of Illinois Archives. April 28, 2016. 390. February 9, 1967.
  5. PhD . Factors Influencing Total Peripheral Resistance Among Boys. 1967 . University of Illinois. 2142/77706. Moore . Roy Douglas .
  6. News: Roy Moore appointed Head Coach at S.C. State College. April 28, 2016. The Carolina Times. June 25, 1955. 5.
  7. News: . Roy Moore Is Grid Coach At Delaware St. . . . August 16, 1960 . 9 . July 6, 2021 . .
  8. Web site: Obituary: Moore, Roy. Greensboro News & Record. May 18, 2014. BH Media Group, Inc. April 28, 2016.
  9. Web site: Hall of Fame. CIAA. Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. April 28, 2016.
  10. News: Honoring Dr Roy D Moore. April 28, 2016. Congressional Record Volume 159. September 12, 2013. 120. U.S. Government Publishing Office.