Tom Rogers (American football, born 1902)

Tom Rogers
Biographical details
Born(1902-05-05)May 5, 1902
Washington Court House, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1976(1976-05-25) (aged 74)
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1922–1924Denison
Basketball
1922–1924Denison
PositionHalfback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1926–1934Denison (backfield)
1935–1941Denison
Basketball
1926–1935Denison (freshmen)
Head coaching record
Overall36–18–4

Thomas Arthur Rogers (May 5, 1902 – May 25, 1976) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Denison University from 1935 to 1941, compiling a record of 36–18.

Rogers was born on May 5, 1902, in Washington Court House, Ohio.[1] He died from congestive heart failure, on May 25, 1976, at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Denison Big Red (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1935–1941)
1935 Denison 4–5 3–3 T–9th
1936 Denison 2–4–1 2–3–1 14th
1937 Denison 6–1–1 5–1–1 2nd
1938 Denison 7–2 5–2 5th
1939 Denison 6–2 5–2 7th
1940 Denison 4–3–1 3–2–1 T–6th
1941 Denison 7–1–1 5–1–1 T–5th
Denison: 36–18–4 28–14–4
Total: 36–18–4

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References

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Sports. Washington, D.C.: National Biographical Society, Inc. 1928. p. 698. Retrieved November 16, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ Benson, Rob (May 26, 1976). "Thomas A. Rogers is dead at 74". The Advocate. Newark, Ohio. p. 1. Retrieved November 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "2025 Big Red Football Record Book" (PDF). Denison University. pp. 15, 23. Retrieved November 16, 2025.