| J. A. Pierce | ||
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| College | Tennessee | |
| Sport | Football | |
| Career highlights | ||
| Overall | 9-4-1 | |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | ||
| 1899-1900 | Tennessee | |
J. A. Pierce was an American college football coach who served as the first head coach for the University of Tennessee football team. He coached the Volunteers from 1899-1900, compling a record of 9-4-1. At the time of his service, there were no assistant coaches, which meant that he had the sole responsibility for coaching the team.
During the 1920s, Pierce coached at Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas.[1]
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| Preceded by subject was first to serve in the post |
University of Tennessee Head Football Coach 1899–1900 |
Succeeded by George Kelley |
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