Warren E. Tilson | |
Birth Date: | 8 June 1902 |
Birth Place: | Motley County, Texas, U.S. |
Death Place: | Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S. |
Player Years1: | 1922–1925 |
Player Team1: | Washington and Lee |
Player Positions: | Tackle |
Coach Team1: | Duke (line) |
Coach Years1: | 1926–1931 |
Coach Team2: | Washington and Lee (assistant) |
Coach Years2: | 1932 |
Coach Team3: | Washington and Lee |
Coach Years3: | 1933–1940 |
Overall Record: | 31–36–6 |
Championships: | 1 SoCon (1934) |
Warren Edward "Tex" Tilson (June 8, 1902 –March 3, 1984) was an American college football player and coach for the Washington and Lee Generals. He was the brother of Sumner D. Tilson.[1] He was captain of the 1924 football team, and also wrestled. As a coach, he led 1934 Washington and Lee Generals football team to the Southern Conference championship. Tilson also founded the Rockbridge fox hunt.[2]