J. Rex Farrior
Jewel Rex Farrior Sr. (October 5, 1896 – January 17, 1993) was an American college football and baseball player and coach for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida, as well as a lawyer. He became a founding partner in a prominent Tampa-based law firm, and remained one of the biggest boosters of the Gators sports program until his death.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1896 Chipley, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1993 (aged 96) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1912 | Tampa A. C. |
| 1913–1916 | Florida |
| Position(s) | Guard, center, fullback (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1917 | Florida (assistant) |
| 1920-1922 | Gainesville HS (FL) |
| 1923 | Florida (freshmen) |
| Baseball | |
| 1924 | Florida |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–14 (college baseball) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame Florida Sports Hall of Fame Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award (1986) | |
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