Burley Bearden

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 / UT Arlington
Head coaching record
Overall27–24
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Southland (1966–1967)

Burley Lewis Bearden (August 28, 1917 – January 18, 1997) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Texas at Arlington from 1966 to 1970, compiling record of 27–24. In 1967, he led his team to victory in the Pecan Bowl, beating North Dakota State, 13–0.

Bearden was born on August 28, 1917.

Head coaching record

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

References

  1. ↑ "Records Of UTA Coaches". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 26, 1985. p. 9B. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ↑ "Texans stop Bison 13–0". Rapid City Journal. December 17, 1967. p. 31. Retrieved January 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ↑ "Burley L Bearden Arlington TX Moore Memorial Gardens". LocateGrave. Retrieved September 19, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Carter, O. K. (November 26, 1985). "Variety of reasons contributed to UTA football death". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 7D. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.