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James Thompson Prothro Jr. (July 20, 1920 – May 14, 1995) was an American football coach and player. He was the head coach at Oregon State University from 1955 to 1964 and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 1965 to 1970, compiling a career college football record of 104–55–5 (.649).
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- 104–55–5 (college), 35–51–2 (NFL)
- May 14, 1995 (aged 74), Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
- July 20, 1920, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
May 15, 1995 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Tommy Prothro, a former football coach with UCLA, the Rams, the San Diego Chargers and Oregon State, died Sunday at his home in Memphis after a long bout with cancer. He was...
May 14, 1995 · Tommy Prothro. James Thompson Protho Born: July 20, 1920 in Memphis, TN. Died: May 14, 1995 in Memphis, TN. College: Duke. College Coaching: View Records. More bio, uniform, draft info
Tommy Prothro was a quarterback at Duke, Oregon State, and UCLA, and a coach at Oregon State, UCLA, and the pros. He coached two Heisman winners, Terry Baker and Gary Beban, and won the 1962 Liberty Bowl with Oregon State. He also served in the Navy and was a lieutenant on an aircraft carrier.
James Thompson Prothro Jr. (July 20, 1920 – May 14, 1995) was an American football coach and player. He was the head coach at Oregon State University from 1955 to 1964 and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 1965 to 1970, compiling a career college football record of 104–55–5 ( .649 ). Quick Facts Biographical details ...
Tommy Prothro was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1978, finishing his career as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers. Over his seven years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 43-55-2.
May 15, 1995 · James (Tommy) Prothro Jr., the former U.C.L.A. football coach, died today at his home here after a three-year bout with cancer. He was 74. Prothro, a standout lineman at Duke University, was...
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