Albert Elmore


Albert B. Elmore was an American college football coach and player, as well as a basketball coach. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Elmore led the Troy State Teachers College from 1931 to 1936, compiling a 28–28–3 record. He also coached basketball at the Virginia Military Institute for one season in the late 1930s.

Coaching career

Following his graduation from University of Alabama, Elmore began coaching in 1931 at the Troy State Teachers College. He is credited with changing the team mascot to "Red Wave". In seven years at Troy State, five of which were winning seasons, Elmore compiled a 35–30–3 record.
Elmore then left for the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia, where headed the school's freshman football team as well as the basketball team in the 1937–38 season. The Keydets were 4–11 in Elmore's lone season at the Institute.

Personal life

Elmore was born on November 19, 1904, in Reform, Alabama, to his father Silvanus and Ann Elmore. He grew up with eight brothers and two sisters. Elmore died on July 26, 1998, in Troy.

Head coaching record

Football

Basketball