Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Don Faurot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
1. Don Faurot Marker
Frederick W. and Charlotte Faurot
Attended Mountain Grove High School
and University of Missouri-Columbia
Married to Mary Davidson
Father to Jane, Aileen, and Julie
Blue-Gray Game Hall of Fame – 1992
University of Missouri Intercollegiate
Athletics Hall of Fame – 1990
Orange Bowl Hall of Honor – 1989
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award Recipient – 1964
College Football Hall of Fame – 1961
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame – 1953
Led University of Missouri to its first Big Six Title in 1939
Invented the Split-T Offense
University of Missouri Athletic Director – 30 Years
Past President – American Football Coaches Association
Career Coaching Record includes 164 Wins, 92, Losses, and 13 Ties
Lettered in football, basketball, and baseball at University of Missouri
Recognized as a
Missouri Sports Legend
September 2001
Erected 2001 by Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2001.
Location. 37° 7.224′ N, 93° 12.996′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Howard Brett (here, next to this marker); Bob Broeg (here, next to this marker); Len Dawson (here, next to this marker); Henry "Hank" Louis Stram (here, next to this marker); William Payne Stewart (here, next to this marker); Norman E. Stewart (here, next to this marker); Lamar Hunt (a few steps from this marker); Russell William "Rusty" Wallace (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Also see . . .
1. Don Faurot. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Don Faurot's Xs and Os. (Submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. College Football Coaching Record: Don Faurot. (Submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Don Faurot's New York Times Obituary. (Submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. University of Missouri Football 1941 at YouTube. (Submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
6. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. (Submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
via Wikipedia, unknown
2. Don Faurot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
3. Don Faurot Marker and Bust
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 17, 2012
4. Bust of Don Faurot
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
