Burley Bearden

Burley Lewis Bearden (August 28, 1917 – January 18, 1997) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Texas at Arlington from 1966 until 1970, compiling record of 27–24. In 1967, he led his team to victory in the Pecan Bowl, beating North Dakota State 13–0.[1] The school discontinued its football team after completion of the 1985 season.[2]

Burley Bearden
Biographical details
Born(1917-08-28)August 28, 1917
Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 1997(1997-01-18) (aged 79)
Mansfield, Texas, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966–1970Arlington State / Texas–Arlington
Head coaching record
Overall27–24
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Southland (1966–1967)

Bearden was born on August 28, 1917.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Arlington State / Texas–Arlington Rebels (Southland Conference) (1966–1970)
1966 Arlington State 6–43–1T–1st
1967 Texas–Arlington 10–14–01stW Pecan
1968 Texas–Arlington 6–43–12nd
1969 Texas–Arlington 5–52–2T–2nd
1970 Texas–Arlington 0–100–45th
Texas–Arlington: 27–2412–8
Total:27–24
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. Shafer, Ian. "Pecan Bowl (Since 1964)". College Football Reference. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  2. Garcia, Art (July 15, 2011). "Joining the WAC is first big step-UTA's move to higher profile conference would be enhanced with addition of football". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  3. "Burley L Bearden Arlington TX Moore Memorial Gardens". LocateGrave. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
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