Mark L. Booth (November 30, 1911 – January 28, 1988)[1] was an American football coach.

Mark L. Booth
Biographical details
Born(1911-11-30)November 30, 1911
Clarington, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1988(1988-01-28) (aged 76)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1934Waynesburg
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935–1941Waynesburg (assistant)
1942Waynesburg
Head coaching record
Overall2–6

Biography

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Booth served as the head football coach at Waynesburg College—now known as Waynesburg University—in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania for one season in 1942, compiling a record of 2–6.[2] Booth played college football as a guard at Waynesburg.[3]

Booth served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War.

Death

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Booth died on January 28, 1988, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[4]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets (Independent) (1942)
1942 Waynesburg 2–6
Waynesburg: 2–6
Total: 2–6

References

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  1. ^ The Daily Courier, July 29, 1959, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
  2. ^ "Waynesberg College Football Media Guide". Sidearm DMG. p. 79. Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "Mark Booth Named Waynesburg Coach". The Daily Times. Beaver and Rochester, Pennsylvania. August 12, 1942. p. 5. Retrieved October 9, 2017 – via Google News.
  4. ^ "Mark L. Booth". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. January 31, 1988. p. W6. Retrieved December 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com  .
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