Oliver C. Dawson

Oliver C. Dawson
Biographical details
Born(1910-09-07)September 7, 1910
Hampton, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 1989(1989-02-09) (aged 78)
Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1931–1933John Carroll
Basketball
1931–1934John Carroll
Tennis
1932/3–1934John Carroll
Position(s)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1935–1936South Carolina State (backfield)
1937–1950[a]South Carolina State
Basketball
1936–1947South Carolina State
Track
UnknownSouth Carolina State
Tennis
Unknown[b]South Carolina State
Golf
Unknown[c]South Carolina State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
Unknown[d]South Carolina State
Head coaching record
Overall42–41–9 (football)
Bowls2–0
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Oliver Cromwell Dawson (September 7, 1910 – February 9, 1989) was an American athlete and sports coach. After playing several sports at John Carroll University, he served as a coach and athletic director for the South Carolina State Bulldogs from 1935 to 1976. The Bulldogs' Oliver C. Dawson Stadium is named in his honor.
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