James R. Coxen

James Reason Coxen (February 12, 1884 – June 22, 1974) was an American college football coach and educator. He served as the head football coach at Southwest Texas State Normal School—now known as Texas State University–from 1910 to 1912, compiling a record of 4–10–2.

James R. Coxen
Coxen pictured in The Pedagog 1914, Southwest Texas State yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1884-02-12)February 12, 1884
Eskridge, Kansas, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 1974(1974-07-22) (aged 90)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1910–1912Southwest Texas State
Head coaching record
Overall4–10–2

Coxen was born in Eskridge, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College—now known as Kansas State University—in 1907.[1] Coxen married Anna Vance on May 30, 1912, in Pasadena, California.[2] He was appointed director of vocational work for the Territory of Hawaii in 1925 and held a similar position in Wyoming before that appointment.[3]

Coxen served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during World War II. He died on June 22, 1974, at Queen's Hospital in Honolulu.[4]

Head coaching record

College football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Southwest Texas State (Independent) (1910–1912)
1910 Southwest Texas State 0–4
1911 Southwest Texas State 1–3
1912 Southwest Texas State 3–3–2
Southwest Texas State: 4–10–2
Total:4–10–2

References
  1. "James Coxen In Wyoming". The Riley County Chronicle. Manhattan, Kansas. January 21, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com open access.
  2. "James Coxen Married". The Eskridge Tribune Star. Eskridge, Kansas. June 20, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com open access.
  3. "James R. Coxen Named Director Of Trades Work". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. June 23, 1925. p. 1. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com open access.
  4. "Ex-Educator James Coxen Dies at 90". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. June 23, 1974. p. C6. Retrieved August 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com open access.
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