Carnie Smith
Carnie Henry Smith (January 29, 1911 – January 25, 1979) was an American college football player and coach. Smith was the seventh head football coach at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. He held that position for 18 seasons, from 1949 until 1966, compiling a record of 116–52–6. His teams were declared the NAIA National Football Champions in 1957 and 1961. The football stadium at Pittsburg State is named Carnie Smith Stadium in his honor.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1911 Weir, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1979 (aged 67) Pittsburg, Kansas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1930–1932 | Kansas |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1941-1948 | Paola (HS) |
| 1949–1966 | Pittsburg State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1966–1976 | Pittsburg State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 116–52–6 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Tournaments | 3–0 (NAIA playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 NAIA (1957, 1961) 6 CIC (1949, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1961, 1966) | |
| Awards | |
| NAIA Coach of the Year (1961) | |
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