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Lawrence D. "Spud" Lewis (1906 – November 29, 1978) was an American football player and coach. He was the head football coach at the University of San Francisco from 1932 to 1936, compiling a record of 15–21–4.[1] Lewis played college football at Stanford University as a quarterback, halfback and fullback for head coach Pop Warner.[2] He worked as an assistant football coach at Northwestern University under head coach Dick Hanley for three seasons, from 1929 to 1931, before he was hired at San Francisco in 1932.[3]

Lewis was for many years after his time in football a sales executive for Judson Steel.[4]

Lewis died on November 29, 1978, in San Francisco, following a long illness.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
San Francisco Dons (Independent) (1932–1936)
1932 San Francisco 2–6
1933 San Francisco 1–5–1
1934 San Francisco 3–3–1
1935 San Francisco 5–3
1936 San Francisco 4–4–2
San Francisco: 15–21–4
Total: 15–21–4

References

  1. ^ Borba, Harry (December 1, 1936). "Post Vacated By Resignation Of Lewis Given George Malley". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. p. 21. Retrieved October 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Spud Lewis Coach For Northwestern". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. February 24, 1929. p. 6. Retrieved October 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Leiser, William (January 21, 1932). "Lewis Slated As U. S. F. Grid Coach". San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. p. 19. Retrieved October 17, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ a b "Ex-coach Lewis Dead," San Francisco Examiner, Dec. 1, 1978, p. 63.


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