Vernon McCasland

Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970)[1][2] was an American scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949.[3] Earlier in life, he was a coach of American football and basketball at Abilene Christian University.

Vernon McCasland
McCasland pictured in The Prickly Pear 1920, Abilene Christian yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1896-09-27)September 27, 1896
Comanche, Texas
DiedNovember 15, 1970(1970-11-15) (aged 74)
Charlottesville, Virginia
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1919Abilene Christian
Basketball
1919–1920Abilene Christian
Head coaching record
Overall2–2 (football)

Religion scholar

McCasland was the author of many books on religion.[4]

Coaching career

McCasland was the first head football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season.[5] His coaching record at Abilene Christian 2–2.[6]

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Abilene Christian Wildcats (Independent) (1919)
1919 Abilene Christian 2–2
Abilene Christian: 2–2
Total:2–2

References
  1. Boring, E. Disciples and the Bible: a History of Disciples Biblical Interpretation in North America. Chalice Press. p. 335. ISBN 9780827206502. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  2. "Range Rider, Volume 22, Number 11, January-February, 1971, Page: 16 | The Portal to Texas History". texashistory.unt.edu. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. Past presidents of the AAR (accessed July 5, 2014).
  4. search in WorldCat (accessed July 5, 2014).
  5. 2008 Wildcat Football (media guide) ACU Record Book
  6. "Abilene Christian Coaching Records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2015.


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