Lionel Moise


Lionel Moise was a college football player, coach, and official as well as an attorney.

Early years

His early education was secured in the public schools of Dallas, following which he attended St. Matthew's Academy, an Episcopal preparatory school. He later supplemented this training by attending Baylor University School in Chattanooga, from which he received a scholarship to the.

Sewanee

Moise was a prominent tackle for the Sewanee Tigers football team; "one of the great names of Sewanee football history." At Sewanee he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

1909

In 1909 the team won a conference championship. Moise was also the kicker on the squad. He was selected All-Southern.

Coaching career

He assisted Charley Moran with defense at Texas A&M in 1914. Moise assisted Ray Morrison at Southern Methodist in 1916. He was hired as head coach of Southwestern University in 1917.