Philip Brooks (American football)
Encyclopedia
Philip L. "Phil" Brooks (born December 29, 1938) is a former American football
coach. He was the head football coach at Alma College
in Alma, Michigan
, from 1971 to 1990. He is the author of the book Forward Pass: The Play that Saved Football.
in Corunna, Michigan
in 1955.
Brooks earned a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1960, and an M.S. Degree from Oklahoma State University in 1968.
coach for the Alma
Scots located in Alma, Michigan
. He held that position for 20 seasons, from 1971 until 1990. His coaching record at Alma was 94 wins and 86 losses. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #2 at Alma in total wins and #19 at the school in winning percentage .
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
coach. He was the head football coach at Alma College
Alma College
Alma College is a private, liberal arts college located in Alma, Michigan. The enrollment is approximately 1,400 students, and the college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college's 13th President, Dr...
in Alma, Michigan
Alma, Michigan
Alma is the largest city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,275 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated as the Village of Alma in 1872 and became a city in 1905....
, from 1971 to 1990. He is the author of the book Forward Pass: The Play that Saved Football.
Early life and playing career
Brooks earned 1st team All-State honors in football in 1954 as a running back. Corunna football teams were 17–1 his last two years. Brooks graduated from Corunna High SchoolCorunna High School
Corunna High School is a public secondary school located in Corunna, Michigan. The school colors are black and gold, and its sports team is the Cavaliers.- Students and faculty :Total Students: 764Male: 49% Female: 51%Teachers: 42...
in Corunna, Michigan
Corunna, Michigan
Corunna is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,381. It is the county seat of Shiawassee County. The City of Corunna is located within Caledonia Charter Township, although it is an independent political entity.Michigan Governor Andrew Parsons was...
in 1955.
Brooks earned a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1960, and an M.S. Degree from Oklahoma State University in 1968.
Coaching career
Brooks was the head college footballCollege football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
coach for the Alma
Alma College
Alma College is a private, liberal arts college located in Alma, Michigan. The enrollment is approximately 1,400 students, and the college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college's 13th President, Dr...
Scots located in Alma, Michigan
Alma, Michigan
Alma is the largest city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,275 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated as the Village of Alma in 1872 and became a city in 1905....
. He held that position for 20 seasons, from 1971 until 1990. His coaching record at Alma was 94 wins and 86 losses. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #2 at Alma in total wins and #19 at the school in winning percentage .