Pence Dacus

Wilfred Pence Dacus (July 26, 1931 – February 15, 2019) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Pepperdine University from 1960 to 1961, compiling a record of 2–18. He began his collegiate playing career at Tarleton State University, where he was a quarterback.[1] Dacus moved on to Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, where he lettered in both football and basketball.[2] He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1954 NFL Draft.[3]

Pence Dacus
Biographical details
Born(1931-07-26)July 26, 1931
San Saba, Texas, US
DiedFebruary 15, 2019(2019-02-15) (aged 87)
Playing career
Football
1949–1950Tarleton State
1951–1953Southwest Texas State
Basketball
1951–1952Southwest Texas State
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1960–1961Pepperdine
Head coaching record
Overall2–18

Dacus was born on July 26, 1931, in San Saba, Texas. He grew up in San Saba and Brady, Texas. Dacus attended Abilene Christian College—now known as Abilene Christian University—and earned a doctorate degree at the University of Houston.[4]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Pepperdine Waves (NCAA College Division independent) (1960–1961)
1960 Pepperdine 1–9
1961 Pepperdine 1–9
Pepperdine: 2–18
Total:2–18

References
  1. "Pence Dacus". Tarleton State Texans and TexAnns. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Pence Dacus". Sports-Reference College Basketball. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Pence Dacus". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. "Wilfred Pence Dacus". San Marcos Daily Record. San Marcos, Texas. February 22, 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
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