Robert Reese Neyland - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Robert Reese Neyland was born in Greenville, Texas and received an appointment to the United States Military Academy form Texas Congressman Sam Rayburn. While at West Point, Neyland excelled in both baseball an football and graduated in 1916. During his military career, Neyland served in France during World War I and later saw service in Panama. He later was recalled to military service during World War II, serving from 1941 – 1946 when he retired from military service for the final time with the rank of Brigadier General. In addition to his military career, General Neyland is best known as the head football coach at the University of Tennessee. During his coaching career, General Neyland led the Volunteer to record of 173-31-12 including 7-Southeastern Conference Titles, and 4-National Championships. Neyland Stadium on the Campus on the University of Tennessee is named for General Neyland, who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956. General Neyland died in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 28, 1962 and is buried in the Knoxville National Cemetery.

Description: Robert Reese Neyland was born in Greenville, Texas on February 17, 1892 and was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point by Texas Congressman Sam Rayburn. He graduated from West Point in 1916 and was commissiond as an officer in the Corps of Engineers and served in France during World War I. After the war, Neyland served as an aide to Douglas McArthur who was the superintendent of the Unite States Military Academy. While serving as McArthur’s aide, Neyland also became an assistant football coach. Neyland moved to the University of Tennessee were he was a Professor of Military Science and became the Tennessee Head Football Coach in 1926. He coached the Volunteers for nine seasons before being recalled to military service and served in Panama for one year. He retired from the military and returned to the University of Tennessee where he coached undefeated teams in 1938 and 1939. He was recalled to military service once again in 1941 and served through the end of World War II. In 1946 General Neyland retired from the military for the final time and returned once again to Coach the Volunteers, leading them to the National Championship in 1951. General Neyland coached the Volunteers throught the end of the 1952 season at which time he retired from coaching but remained as the University of Tennessee Athletic Director until his death in 1962. During his coaching career he led the Volunteers to 173-31- 12 record including 7-Southeastern Conference Titles and 4-National Championships. Neyland Stadium on the Campus on the University of Tennessee is named for General Neyland. Coach Robert Neyland was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956. General Robert Reese Neyland died on March 28, 1962 and is buried in the Knoxville National Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee. Date of birth: 02/17/1892 Date of death: 03/28/1962 Area of notoriety: Sports Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Daily - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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