Andrew Burnet Stoney (December 15, 1892 – April 28, 1973) was an

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coach. Stoney was the second head football coach at

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and he held that position for two seasons, from 1922 until 1923. His coaching record at Apprentice was 14–3. Stoney later coached at the

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, his alma mater. He also coached their basketball team in 1928. The son of James Moss and Jane Johnston (Shannon) Stoney, Stoney later served in the

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as a representative from Burke County, first being elected in 1941. He died on April 28, 1973.

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