O'Neal Tutein

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O'Neal Tutein
Biographical details
Born(1943-02-26)February 26, 1943
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2010(2010-10-07) (aged 67)
Lutz, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1965Central State
Position(s)Tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1969–1973Evander Childs HS (NY) (assistant)
1974–1980Columbia (assistant)
1981–1985Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall20–32

O'Neal Phillip Tutein (February 26, 1943 – October 7, 2010) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Fordham University from 1981 to 1985, 20–32, compiled a record of 20–32.

Tutein attended George W. Wingate High School in Brooklyn, New York and Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He played college football as a tight end at Central State. Tutein was working at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1969 at director of rehabilitation when he began coaching football at the nearby Evander Childs High School. He served as an assistant football coach at Columbia University from 1974 to 1980 under head coaches William Campbell and Bob Naso.[1]

Tutein died in 2010, in Lutz, Florida, where he lived.[2]

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fordham Rams (NCAA Division III independent) (1981–1984)
1981 Fordham 5–5
1982 Fordham 2–8
1983 Fordham 2–9
1984 Fordham 5–5
Fordham Rams (Liberty Football Conference) (1985)
1985 Fordham 6–5 2–3 T–3rd
Fordham: 20–32 2–3
Total: 20–32

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sprechman, Jordan (January 21, 1981). "CU coach takes head grid job at Fordham". Columbia Daily Spectator. New York, New York. p. 4. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  2. ^ "O'Neal Phillip Tutein Obituary". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. October 15, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2016.