Andy Gustafson

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Early life and playing career

Gustafson was born in Aurora, Illinois. As a halfback at the University of Pittsburgh, Gustafson scored the first touchdown ever in Pitt Stadium in 1925 against Washington and Lee.[1]

Coaching career

Gustafson served as the head football coach of Virginia Tech from 1926 to 1929, where he compiled a 22–13–1 record.

Gustafson is considered one of the University of Miami's most successful coaches, with a record of 93–65–3 (.587). He led the Hurricanes to four seasons of eight wins or more and was the longest serving coach in school history. He is currently a member of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame. He also served as the athletic director of the school, following his retirement as a head coach.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
VPI Gobblers (Southern Conference) (1926–1929)
1926 VPI 5–3–1 3–2–1 T–7th
1927 VPI 5–4 2–3 T–12th
1928 VPI 7–2 4–1 4th
1929 VPI 5–4 2–3 13th
VPI: 22–13–1 11–9–1
Miami Hurricanes (NCAA University Division independent) (1948–1963)
1948 Miami 4–6
1949 Miami 6–3
1950 Miami 9–1–1 L Orange 13 15
1951 Miami 8–3 W Gator
1952 Miami 4–7
1953 Miami 4–5
1954 Miami 8–1 9 11
1955 Miami 6–3 18 14
1956 Miami 8–1–1 6 6
1957 Miami 5–4–1
1958 Miami 2–8
1959 Miami 6–4
1960 Miami 6–4
1961 Miami 7–4 L Liberty 19
1962 Miami 7–4 L Gotham 18
1963 Miami 3–7
Miami: 93–65–3
Total: 115–78–4

References

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External links

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  • [[[:Template:College Football HoF/url]] College Football Hall of Fame profile]

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