Robert William Broome (September 14, 1916 – June 20, 1959)[1] was an American football player and coach of football and baseball. He served as the head football coach at Appalachian State Teachers College—now known as Appalachian State University—from 1956 to 1958, compiling a record of 13–16.[2] Broome was also the head baseball coach at Appalachian State from 1959 to 1957.

Bob Broome
Broome pictured in The Rhododendron 1959, Appalachian State yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1916-09-14)September 14, 1916
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1959(1959-06-20) (aged 42)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1936–1939Appalachian State
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1956–1958Appalachian State
Baseball
1949–1957Appalachian State
Head coaching record
Overall13–16 (football)

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Appalachian State Mountaineers (North State Conference) (1956–1958)
1956 Appalachian State 3–6 3–3 3rd
1957 Appalachian State 4–6 2–4 5th
1958 Appalachian State 6–4 4–2 T–2nd
Appalachian State: 13–16 9–9
Total: 13–16

References

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  1. ^ "For Bob Broome". Richmond County Journal. Rockingham, North Carolina. July 15, 1959. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
  2. ^ Mike Flynn, ed. (2009). "History and Traditions: All-Time Coaching Records". Appalachian Football 2009 Media Guide (PDF). Appalachian Sports Information. p. 184.
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