Robert Mitten
Biographical details
Born(1928-08-09)August 9, 1928
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died(1972-04-21)April 21, 1972
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1945–1948North Carolina
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951–1952Hickory HS (NC)
1953–1964West Chester (assistant)
1965–1971West Chester
Head coaching record
Overall52–15 (college)
Bowls0–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
3 PSCAC/PSAC (1967, 1969, 1971)
5 PSCAC/PSAC East Division (1966–1967, 1969–1971)

Robert M. Mitten (August 9, 1928 – April 21, 1972) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1965 to 1971.[1] Mitten played college football at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill from 1945 to 1948.[2] He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 1949 NFL Draft.[3]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs UPI#
West Chester Golden Rams (Pennsylvania State College Athletic Conference / Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) (1965–1971)
1965 West Chester 5–35–12nd (East)
1966 West Chester 8–36–01st (East)L Tangerine
1967 West Chester 10–16–01st (East)L Tangerine5
1968 West Chester 6–35–12nd (East)
1969 West Chester 8–25–01st (East)
1970 West Chester 7–45–01st (East)
1971 West Chester 9–15–11st (East)
West Chester: 52–1537–3
Total:52–15
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
  • #Rankings from final UPI small college poll.

References

  1. "Throwback Thursday (Class of 1982)". Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Robert M. Mitten". Delaware County Daily Times. April 22, 1972. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Robert Mitten". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
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