Vernon McCasland
American football coach
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| Intro | American football coach | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Sports coach Basketball coach | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 27 September 1896 | |
| Death | 15 November 1970 (aged 74 years) |
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Biography
Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970) was a scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949. Earlier in life, he was a coach of American football at Abilene Christian University.
Religion scholar
McCasland was the author of many books on religion.
Coaching career
McCasland was the first head football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season. His coaching record at Abilene Christian 2–2.