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Tally Stevens

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Tally Stevens
Stevens, circa 1948
Biographical details
Born(1923-10-30)October 30, 1923
Oakley, Utah, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1995(1995-08-09) (aged 71)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
1942Utah
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949Morgan HS (UT)
1950–1955East HS (UT)
1956–1958BYU (assistant)
1959–1960BYU
Head coaching record
Overall6–15 (college)

Floyd Clair "Tally" Stevens (October 30, 1923 – August 9, 1995) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Brigham Young University (BYU) from 1959 to 1960, compiling a record of 6–15. Steven played college football at the University of Utah as an end. He died on August 9, 1995.[1]

Stevens interrupted his college football career to serve in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was an assistant coach with BYU for three years before he became head coach for two.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
BYU Cougars (Skyline Conference) (1959–1960)
1959 BYU 3–7 2–5 T–5th
1960 BYU 3–8 2–5 T–5th
BYU: 6–15 4–10
Total: 6–15

References

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  1. ^ "Football Star `Tally' Stevens Dies". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. August 11, 1995. p. B2. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. ^ Deseret News obituary for Stevens
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