Alvin Pierson
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Playing career | |
| 1919–1920 | California |
| 1921 | Nevada |
| Position(s) | Tackle/Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1927–1932 | Florida (assistant) |
| 1933–1940 | Tampa (assistant) |
| 1941–1944 | Fresno State (assistant) |
| 1945 | Fresno State |
| 1949 | Fresno State |
Alvin P. "Pix" Pierson was a college football player and coach.
Collge
Pierson played for coach Andy Smith's California Golden Bears football "wonder teams" of the early 1920s.[1] He then played for the Nevada Wolfpack.[2]
Coaching career
Florida
Pierson was an assistant for coaches Tom Sebring and Charlie Bachman for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida, part of the staff on its 1928 team.[1]
Tampa
Pierson assisted fellow former Florida assistant Nash Higgins when he became head coach of the Tampa Spartans.[3]
Fresno State
Pierson was hired as head coach of Fresno State.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Florida's Team of Stars Shines In South Field". Dixon Evening Telegraph. November 23, 1928. p. 9. Retrieved August 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ https://archive.org/stream/artemisiayearboo1922univ#page/158/mode/2up/search/pierson
- ↑ "'Wrong Down' Highlight of Tie at Tampa". The Evening Independent. November 4, 1939.
- ↑ "Fresno Bulldogs Name New Mentor". Tucson Daily Citizen. January 5, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved August 16, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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