Chick Atkinson

Charles L. "Chick" Atkinson (January 16, 1918 – January 4, 1962) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Brigham Young University (BYU) from 1949 to 1955, compiling a record of 18–49–3. This included an 0–11 record in 1949.

Chick Atkinson
Atkinson, circa 1954
Biographical details
Born(1918-01-16)January 16, 1918
Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1962(1962-01-04) (aged 43)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1938–1940Idaho
Basketball
1938–1940Idaho
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1949–1955BYU
Head coaching record
Overall18–49–3

Atkinson was a native of Pocatello, Idaho. In high school, he was all-state in football and basketball. He graduated from the University of Idaho, where was the captain of the football and basketball teams. Prior to his tenure at BYU, Atkinson coached football at Pocatello High School, where his record was 38–11. He died in 1962 at the age of 43 of a possible stroke.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
BYU Cougars (Skyline Six / Skyline Conference) (1949–1955)
1949 BYU 0–110–56th
1950 BYU 4–5–11–3–15th
1951 BYU 6–3–12–3–15th
1952 BYU 4–63–45th
1953 BYU 2–7–11–5–1T–7th
1954 BYU 1–81–68th
1955 BYU 1–90–78th
BYU: 18–49–38–33–3
Total:18–49–3

References

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