Bruce Osborne

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Bruce Osborne
Biographical details
Born(1924-08-27)August 27, 1924
Minersville, Utah, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 2008(2008-11-23) (aged 84)
Cedar City, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
1942Utah State
1947–1948BYU
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1952Delta HS (UT)
1963–1964Southern Utah
Head coaching record
Overall8–5–1 (college)

Bruce H. Osborne (August 27, 1924 – November 23, 2008) was an American football player and coach. He was the first head football coach at Southern Utah University, serving from 1963 to 1964 and compiling a record of 8–5–1.[1] Osborne played college football at Utah State University and Brigham Young University (BYU).[2]

Osborne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II in the South Pacific.[3]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (NAIA independent) (1963–1964)
1963 Southern Utah 4–2
1964 Southern Utah 4–2–1
Southern Utah: 8–5–1
Total: 8–5–1

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Football Media Guide". Southern Utah Thunderbirds. 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bruce H. Osborne". legacy.com. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ Salt Lake Tribune obituary of Osborne