Dub Robinson

W. T. "Dub" Robinson (October 6, 1912 – December 14, 1987) was the head men’s tennis coach at Louisiana State University.[1]

Dub Robinson
Biographical details
BornOctober 6, 1912
DiedDecember 14, 1987
Alma materLouisiana State University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948–1974, 1979LSU
Head coaching record
Overall189–180–9 (.512)

Coaching career

Robinson succeeded Mike Donahue at LSU and had a record of 173–173–9 from 1948 to 1974.[2] He returned to coach the Tigers for one season in 1979, replacing his first successor, Steve Carter. The Tigers finished 16-7 in 1979, leaving Robinson with an overall record of 189–180–9 in 28 seasons as head coach.[2] His teams finished as SEC runner-up four times. He was succeeded by Steve Strome in 1980. LSU named its tennis stadium, W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium (1976–2014), after Dub Robinson.

Personal life

Dub's youngest son, Johnny Robinson, is a former American football all-star safety who graduated from Louisiana State University and later played for the American Football League's Dallas Texans-Kansas City Chiefs.[3]

References
  1. "Robinson Tennis Stadium Pays Tribute to Coach". louisianatennis.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  2. "LSU Men's Tennis History, Coaching Records" (PDF). lsusports.net. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  3. "Former Louisiana State tennis coach W.T. 'Dub' Robinson died..." upi.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
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