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SPORTS TECH COACHING STAFF Tonto Coleman came to the Jackets from the University of Florida in 1952 and has since become Assistant Athletic Director, Defensive End Coach, and director of Physical Education training. Ned West joined the Tech Athletic staff in 1952 as Director of Sports Information after serving in the same capacity at Florida State University. Howard Ector, a former star quarterback for Georgia Tech, was the Georgia Tech National Alumni Secretary until 1950 and in 1953 became Business Manager for the Tech Athletic Association. John Bell, a former Yellow Jacket, came to Tech from Americus High, Georgia, to become the Freshman Coach in 1954. Bob Bossons was captain of the 1950 Yellow Jackets and joined the coaching staff in 51. He is now coaching the B team. Frank Broyles, a former All-Southeastern Conference Quarterback BOBBY DODD Athletic Director for Georgia Tech, joined the Jacket staff in 1950. Coach Broyles came to Tech from the University of Florida to take over the duties of backfield coach. Earl Bortell came to Tech in 1921 to become a professor of Physics. Bobby Dodd, the third head football coach in Georgia Tech He took the job of tennis coach in 1932 and has been ever since. football history, has had an outstanding record in his ten years Norris Dean is a graduate of Georgia Tech who joined the coaching as the Yellow Jacket mentor. This record shows 82 wins, 26 staff after graduation, and has since become the track team coach. defeats, and 2 tie games. The 1954 team won the sixth post H. E. Dennison is Director of School of Industrial Management season bowl game for Coach Dodd by defeating the Arkansas along with the Faculty Manager and Director of the Golf team. He Porkers in the Cotton Bowl. It was Techs sixth straight bowl came to Tech in 1929. game without a defeat. Ray Graves, a former star for the University of Tennessee, came to Tech from the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Graves was named head line coach of Georgia Tech in 1947. TONTO COLEMAN NED WEST HOWARD ECTOR Assistant Athletic Director Publicity Director Business Manager George Griffin has been associated with Athletics since 1920. He has been the cross country coach since 1930 along with the job of dean of students. Jack Griffin, a former star end at Georgia Tech, joined the Tech coaching staff in 1954. jack is a native Atlantan who attended Boys High. He served as head coach at North Fulton High before coming back to Tech. Whack Hyder is another Georgia Tech athlete who returned to the school after graduation. He is now head basketball coach. JOHN BELL BOB BOSSONS FRANK BROYLES Fred Lanoue came to Tech from the Atlanta Ath- letic Association to lead the swimming team. Bob Miller came to Tech as an assistant B team coach in 1941 and was named varsity line coach for the next three years. He is also an assistant professor in the Chemical Engineering Department. Joe Pittard joined the Georgia Tech Athletic staff in 1943 after 22 years as head coach at Gainesville High School. He is now head baseball coach and assistant football coach. Whitey Urban, a graduate of the University of Chattanooga, joined the Georgia Tech Staff in 1951 after coaching at Sewanee Military Academy. Lyle Weiser, a graduate of Springfield College, came to Tech in 1946 to form the first gym team. Lewis Woodruff played varsity football at the University of Georgia and later coached at Decatur High, Georgia. He came to Tech in 1947 as assistant freshman coach and since became varsity backfield assistant. EARL BORTELL NORRIS DEAN H. E. DENNISON RAY GRAVES GEORGE GRIFFIN JACK GRIFFIN WHACK HYDER FRED LANOUE BOB MILLER JOE PITTARD WHITEY URBAN LYLE WELSER LEWIS WOODRUFF LEFT TO RIGHT: John O. Chiles, Dr. Wyatt Whitley, Howard Ector, R. B. Wilby, Bob Tharpe, L. W. Robert, Jr., Dr. Lloyd Chapin, Bobby Dodd, A. M. Coleman, Col. Van Leer, Dr. Phil Narmore, C. L. Emerson, Dr. H. A. Wyckoff, Eugene Dunwody, Larry Morris, and Gordon Oliver. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Georgia Tech Athletic Association, under the chairmanship of Col. Blake Van Leer, has done an exceptional job of making Tech known throughout the coun- try. Their scheduling of powerhouse teams from different conferences has resulted in putting the Yellow Jackets in the spotlight. It is the policy of the Association to work with Athletic Director Robert L. Dodd to produce winning teams. COL VAN LEER COACH DODD VARSITY SPORTS Competition is keen and fierce in the varsity sports at Georgia Tech. This factor is a reason why Tech is continually well repre- sented by its athletes throughout the Southeastern Conference and throughout the country. Take for instance this second upset of Kentucky as shown here. HONORS MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARDS GEORGE HUMPHREYS Most Valuable Back LARRY MORRIS Most Valuable Lineman HENRY HAIR All S.E.C. End ALL SEC FRANKLIN BROOKS All S.E.C. Guard CAPTAIN 1 9 5 4 LARRY MORRIS Larry Morris, first string center and linebacker for the past four years, stands 6-0" and weighs 210. He has compiled one of the most brilliant records of any player who has ever been at the Flats, participating in a period featuring some of Techs greatest teams. In his football career here Larry played in the Orange, Cotton, two Sugar Bowls, and 42 season games of which only 4 were lost. Brahma, or the Bull, as Larry was called, was picked on the All-American Freshman team, was an All-American linebacker as a sophomore under two-platoon play, and was an overwhelming choice for All-American in 1953. He was also selected to the All-Southeastern Conference Team two years and was chosen the S.E.C.s most valuable lineman in 51 by the Atlanta Touchdown Club. Larry is cer- tainly one of the most outstanding players and captains who has worn the White and Gold. Bobby Dodd has stated that Morris is one of the greatest athletes he has ever coached. JOHNNY HUNSINGER HalfbackPAUL ROTENBERRY Fullback GRANT FIELD, Sept. 18.—In the first game of the 1954 season Georgia Tech defeated inexperienced Tulane in a loosely played contest as 28,000 spectators sweltered under a scorching sun. Living up to preseason predictions the Jackets tallied twice in the first quarter. This was done with the aid of two splendid runs by a pair of sophomore backs. Paul Rotenberry scored first after cutting inside end and driving 47 yards for a touchdown. A few minutes later, running the same play, Jimmie Thompson sprinted to the 5 on a run of 56 yards. On the next snap Humphreys crashed into the line, hounded through, and scored standing up. Although Tulane moved the ball past the Jackets alarmingly well they failed to score due to fumbles. The half ended 14-0. In the last two quarters Tech scored twice again. Soon after the half opened the passing attack began to click. Big Bill Sennet snagged a Brigman pass for 45 yards and then another for 25 and a touchdown. Tulane continued to work over Tech's line and opened up big holes. But near the end of the third quarter the Greenies hurt themselves again with another fumble. This time it occurred on their own 32-yard line, the YARDSTICK Tulane Tech ball going to Tech. The Engi- 9First Downs12 neers promptly drove down Rushing195155 Yards Passing32139Yards35Punts6 Penalized Yardage. close with Toppy Vann do- Passes1027• Attempted ing the quarterbacking. Then Passes4612 Completed Johnny Hunsinger dashed Punting Average 26.3 35.7 around end from the five to score the final tally . TOP: Tech opens a hole in the Green Wave line for a short gain. BOTTOM: Thompson gains yardage behind good blocking. BILL FULCHER Guard GEORGE HUMPHREYS JIMMY THOMPSON Halfback Fullback GRANT FIELD, Sept. 25.—In losing a hard-fought game to the University of Florida, Georgia Tech suffered its first defeat on Grant Field since November, 1950 when Alabama turned the trick. Perhaps many of the students who had never seen the Jackets lose doubted that it could happen. However, it was apparent from the start of this ball game that Tech was in for a rough day. Florida controlled the ball in the first half almost completely. They penetrated within Techs twenty four times, but neither team was able to score. After the half the Gators received the kickoff and drove for their first touchdown as the Tech fans began to worry. Some stalwart supporters kept insisting wed wear out the enemy about the fourth quarter. But with two teams and plenty of oxygen Florida never even slowed down. Late in the third quarter Tech got a break when a deflected Florida pass was snared by end Buddy Jones, who ran it to the Gator 17-yard line. After a pass and a run Brigman sneaked over from the two. The conversion was muffed and Florida led by one big point. After another Florida drive that failed, the Engineers got the ball again but fumbled and a Gator flopped on it at the Tech 21. Six plays and some hard knocking later Lance tallied for Florida. The score was 13-6. Tech received the kickoff and after punts were exchanged once again had control of the pigskin. Very little time remained when suddenly, using the old faithful belt buckle play, Bill Teas skirted left end and sped 26 yards to the goal. It miraculously looked like the Jackets could salvage something yet, but the extra point try was no good, and the game YARDSTICK ended a few moments later, Florida Tech First Downs 21 14 13-12.