Robert Lee "Jack" Boone (May 28, 1918 – February 6, 1984) was an American football player and coach. He became the ninth head football coach for East Carolina Teachers College in 1952. In 1952 the Pirates saw their first action in the postseason when they played Clarion State College in the Lions Bowl, but lost 13–6. In 1953, the Pirates became the North State Conference Champions and played in the Elks Bowl. They lost 12–0 to Morris Harvey College. Boone's football coaching career lasted 10 years. He compiled a 49–45–5 record. In 1953, Boone was named as the Coach of the Year in the North State Conference after his team finished 8–2.
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Robert Lee Boone 28 May 1918 Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Died |
6 February 1984 (aged 65)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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