Jere Austill Sr. (October 7, 1890 – April 17, 1964) was an American college football player, coach, and lawyer.

Austill was born on October 7, 1890, in Mobile, Alabama. He played football and baseball at the University of Alabama while studying law.[1][2] During his senior year he served as the football team's sophomore coach. After graduation he was hired as the head football coach for Southern University.[3] After one year he joined Spring Hill College where he spent two seasons as head coach.[4]

After Austill's coaching career ended he was appointed commissioner over South Alabama.[5][6] He also served on the Alabama State Bar.[7] After his tenure ended he served as a lawyer until his death on of a heart attack on April 17, 1964.[8]

Austill's grandfather Jeremiah Austill was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.[9]

Head coaching record

Austill with Spring Hill during the 1913 season
Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southern (Independent) (1911)
1911 Southern 1–6–1
Southern: 1–6–1
Spring Hill Badgers (Independent) (1912–1913)
1912 Spring Hill 4–2
1913 Spring Hill 3–3
Spring Hill: 7–5
Total: 8–11–1

References

  1. ^ "Reported That These Old Regulars Will Return To the Gridiron". The Birmingham News. p. 6. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  2. ^ "Bachelors of Laws". Tuscaloosa News. May 31, 1911. p. 4. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "Untitled". Greensboro Watchman. December 7, 1911. p. 5. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "Spring Hill Beats Birmingham Boys By Speedy Work". Birmingham Post-Herald. November 1, 1912. p. 8. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Ernest Harris Held". Southern Aegis. March 3, 1915. p. 1. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  6. ^ "Jere Austill Relieved". Birmingham Post-Herald. February 14, 1925. p. 18. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "First Attorney General—Candidate For Attorney General". Birmingham Post-Herald. April 4, 1914. p. 10. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Jere Austill, Father Of Opelikan, Dies In Mobile Friday". The Opelika-Auburn News. April 20, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Untitled". The Clarke County Democrat. June 26, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
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