Jones C. Beene Jr. (November 26, 1882 – May 6, 1968) was a
college football
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player and coach.
University of Tennessee
Beene was a prominent
end
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for the
Tennessee Volunteers
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of the
University of Tennessee
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.
1902
His blocking and tackling received praise in the
Vanderbilt game of
1902
Events
January
* January 1
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.
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1904
Beene was selected
All-Southern in
1904
Events
January
* January 7 – The distress signal ''CQD'' is established, only to be replaced 2 years later by ''SOS''.
* January 8 – The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
* ...
.
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
References
External links
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1882 births
1968 deaths
American football ends
Chattanooga Mocs football coaches
Tennessee Volunteers football players
Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs football coaches
All-Southern college football players
Players of American football from Tennessee
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