Harvey Robinson

This article is for the college football coach. For the serial killer of the same name, see Harvey Miguel Robinson.
Harvey Robinson
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1908-03-23)March 23, 1908
Jupiter, North Carolina
Died April 25, 1979(1979-04-25) (aged 71)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Playing career
1931–1932 Tennessee
Position(s) Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935–1941 Central HS (TN)
1946–1948 Tennessee (freshmen)
1949–1952 Tennessee (backfield)
1953–1954 Tennessee
1955–1959 Florida (assistant)
1960–1963 Tennessee (backfield)
Head coaching record
Overall 10–10–1 (college)

Harvey Leigh Robinson (March 23, 1908 – April 25, 1979) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Tennessee for two seasons, 1953 and 1954, compiling a career record of 10–10–1. Robinson replaced General Robert Neyland, who retired as head coach due to health reasons. Robinson then served as an assistant coach at Florida under Bob Woodruff and then returned to Knoxville to serve on the staff of Bowden Wyatt. Robinson later became a scout for the NFL.

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tennessee Volunteers (Southeastern Conference) (1953–1954)
1953 Tennessee 6–4–1 3–2–1 7th
1954 Tennessee 4–6 1–5 T–11th
Tennessee: 10–10–1 4–7–1
Total: 10–10–1

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