Jones Beene

Jones Beene
Biographical details
Born(1882-11-26)November 26, 1882
Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1968(1968-05-06) (aged 85)
Playing career
1901–1905Tennessee
PositionEnd
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1908Chattanooga
?Tennessee Wesleyan
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-Southern (1904)

Jones C. Beene Jr. (November 26, 1882 – May 6, 1968) was a college football player and coach.

University of Tennessee

Beene was a prominent end for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee.

1902

His blocking and tackling received praise in the Vanderbilt game of 1902.

1904

Beene was selected All-Southern in 1904.

Coaching career

Chattanooga

He coached the Chattanooga Mocs in the 1908 season.

Tennessee Wesleyan

He was also the first coach of the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Chattanooga Moccasins (Independent) (1908)
1908 Chattanooga 4–4
Chattanooga: 4–4
Total:4–4

References

  1. ↑ "Volunteers Lose To Commodores". Atlanta Constitution. October 26, 1902. p. 5. Retrieved March 29, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ↑ "Football in the South". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 161. 1904 – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Branton, B. B. (November 8, 2008). "Mocs Big Football Win Over UT Was 50 Years Ago". Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Akins, Bill (2007). "Keeping the Faith: A History of Tennessee Wesleyan College 1857-2007". Tennessee Wesleyan College. p. 108 – via Archive.com.