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Sid Varney

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Sid Varney
Varney pictured in Phi Psi Cli 1954, Elon yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1927-12-22)December 22, 1927
Powell, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 2011(2011-11-25) (aged 83)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1945–1948North Carolina
Baseball
1947–1949North Carolina
1949Greenville Greenies
1952Raleigh Capitals
1952Wilson Tobs
1955Greensboro Patriots
Position(s)Guard (football)
Catcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1950–1952Presbyterian (assistant)
1953–1959Elon
Head coaching record
Overall24–36–2

Harry Eugene "Sid" Varney (December 22, 1927 – November 25, 2011) was an American football coach.[1][2] He served as the head football coach at Elon University from 1953 until 1959, compiling a record of 24–36–2.[3][4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Elon Fightin' Christians (North State Conference) (1953–1959)
1953 Elon 1–6–1 1–4–1 6th
1954 Elon 5–3–1 4–1–1 2nd
1955 Elon 3–7 2–4 5th
1956 Elon 5–5 4–2 T–2nd
1957 Elon 6–0 4–0 2nd
1958 Elon 3–6 2–4 5th
1959 Elon 1–9 0–6 7th
Elon: 24–36–2 17–21–2
Total: 24–36–2

References

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  1. ^ "Technology Solutions for Funeral Professionals | Batesville".
  2. ^ "Former Football Coach Harry "Sid" Varney Passes Away".
  3. ^ DeLassus, David. "Elon Phoenix". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "Football - Year by Year Results" (PDF). Elon Phoenix. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
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