Robert Gillis

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Robert Gillis
Biographical details
Born(1926-06-21)June 21, 1926
Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 2009(2009-04-19) (aged 82)
Ossipee, New Hampshire, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1956–1958Adrian
Head coaching record
Overall9–15

Robert J. Gillis (June 21, 1926 – April 19, 2009) was an American football coach born in Bellows Falls, Vermont. He studied at S. from Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, MA at the University of Michigan and PhD at Springfield College. [1] Gillis was the head football coach at Adrian College. He held that position for three seasons, from 1956 until 1958. His coaching record at Adrian was 9–15.[2] He was a resident of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.[1] Gillis moved up from coaching football to being the athletic director at Adrian College for many years. With the retirement of long time college president, John Dawson, Gillis became the dean of students for approximately four years, until his retirement in 1986.

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Adrian Bulldogs (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1956–1958)
1956 Adrian 3–5 2–4 5th
1957 Adrian 3–5 1–5 6th
1958 Adrian 3–5 2–4 5th
Adrian: 9–15 5–13
Total: 9–15

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Robert J. Gillis Obituary (2009) Brattleboro Reformer".
  2. ^ DeLassus, David. "Adrian Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2010.