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Oscar Lofton

Oscar Lofton
Biographical details
Born (1938-04-21) April 21, 1938 (age 86)
McCall Creek, Mississippi, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1957–1959Southeastern Louisiana
1960Boston Patriots
Basketball
1957–1959Southeastern Louisiana
Position(s)End (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1962–1966Holy Cross (assistant)
1973–1978Tulane (assistant)
1980–1985Southeastern Louisiana
Head coaching record
Overall30–34–1

Oscar W. Lofton (born April 2, 1938) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University from 1980 to 1985, compiling a record of 30–34–1.

Collegiate career

At Southeastern Louisiana University, Lofton competed on the football, basketball, and track and field teams.[1]

Professional career

Lofton played end for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960. He scored the second touchdown in franchise history on a 60-yard pass play. He was drafted for military service and missed the 1961 and 1962 seasons. He returned to play for the Patriots but suffered a hamstring injury in training camp and never played another snap in pro football.

Coaching career

Lofton was the 11th head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for six seasons, from 1980 until 1985. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 30–34–1. Southeastern Louisiana discontinued its football program after the conclusion of the 1985 season, but reinstated the program in 2003 under head coach Hal Mumme.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (NCAA Division I-AA independent) (1980–1983)
1980 Southeastern Louisiana 8–2
1981 Southeastern Louisiana 8–3
1982 Southeastern Louisiana 4–7
1983 Southeastern Louisiana 6–5
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Gulf Star Conference) (1984–1985)
1984 Southeastern Louisiana 2–8–1 0–4–1 6th
1985 Southeastern Louisiana 2–9 1–4 6th
Southeastern Louisiana: 30–34–1 1–8–1
Total: 30–34–1

References

  1. ^ "Oscar Lofton (1959) - Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame". Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics. Retrieved November 22, 2024.


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