Billy Laval College coach

William L. "Billy" Laval (January 15, 1885 – January 20, 1957) was an American minor league baseball player, baseball manager, and college baseball, football, and basketball coach. He held head coaching positions at the University of South Carolina, Furman University, Emory and Henry College, and Newberry College. He is the only South Carolina football coach to have produced seven consecutive winning seasons. In 2009, The State called him "the greatest collegiate coach" in the history of South Carolina.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Laval William L.
Birth dateJanuary 15, 1885
Birth place
Columbia South Carolina , South Carolina Gamecocks football
Date of deathJanuary 20, 1957
Place of death
Columbia South Carolina , South Carolina Gamecocks football

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Coach

coached team
Erskine College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Furman Paladins
Furman Paladins football
Emory and Henry College
Greenville Spinners
South Carolina Gamecocks football
Newberry College
Asheville Tourists
South Carolina Gamecocks baseball
South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball
Furman Paladins men's basketball
overall record168–125–16 (football excluding Emory & Henry)

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