Roberts, Eugene L. (Eugene Lusk), 1880-1953
Dates
- Existence: 1880 - 1953
Biographical History
Eugene L. Roberts (1880-1953) was an athletics coach at Brigham Young University.
Eugene Lusk Roberts was born May 13, 1880 in Provo, Utah. While spending his childhood and young adulthood in Utah Valley, he married Sytha Brown in 1906. Soon thereafter they served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany.
After his return he attended the University of Utah, studying under William Gilbert Anderson. He spent 1909-1910 serving as an assistant instructor at Yale University only to return to Utah County to serve as the Coach of Athletics at Brigham Young University between 1909 and 1910, and coached the university's basketball team between 1911 and 1928. As coach, he led BYU to place second in the National Amateur Athletic Union tournament in Chicago, Illinois in 1917. During this time, he also served as a member of the National Basketball Rules Committee Advisory Board between 1925 and 1927. In 1949, he was awarded the Helms Athletic Foundation medal for his service as BYU's basketball coach. While coaching basketball, he also coached track--which led to him helping Olympic athletes like Alma Richard and Clinton Larsen winning records in 1912 and 1932.
Roberts passed away in Provo, Utah on July 9, 1953.
Citation:
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Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Eugene L. Roberts Timpanogos hike programs
Collection includes various printed programs, On the Trail to Timpanogos, 1922-23; the Timpanogos Trail, 1924-26; letterhead Timpanogos Hike, 1928; and a souvenir program Timpanogos Hike, 1940. 12 items.
The march of the Mormon Battalion
Typewritten draft with handwritten corrections, 73 pages in length. Also included are 9 pages of handwritten research notes. The article was originally published in "A Century of Mormon Activities in California" vol. 1, edited by Leo J. Muir. Roberts relates the background and history of the "Mormon Battalion" in the war with Mexico (1846-1848), including its activities in California, and tells about the monuments and markers that have been built to honor the members of that unit.
Afton P. Margetts portrait of Eugene L. Roberts
Contains a portrait of Eugene L. Roberts, a former athletics coach at Brigham Young University, painted by Afton P. Margetts. The date of production is not identified.
Oral history interview with Clayton Jenkins
Interview by Hollis Scott with Clayton Jenkins discussing Jenkins' involvement with various Chamber of Commerce concerns, and his professional career in the knit goods business. Touches upon some historical aspects of Brigham Young University and its contributions to the area economy. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Oral history interview with William J. Snow
Interview by Helen Stark with William J. Snow, Jr. of his reminiscences of his pioneer grandfather, and his father's and his education at Berkeley and Brigham Young University. Includes transcript and sound recording.
Eugene L. Roberts letters and diary excerpt
Typewritten copies of four letters and an excerpt from a diary. The letters relate to Roberts' attempt to gather material to write a biography of Benjamin Cluff (1858-1948), president of Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah. The items include an excerpt of Cluff's diary in 1904 and letters written about him in 1890.
Eugene L. Roberts papers
Includes correspondence, reports, a thesis and practicum manuscripts about Roberts, and research materials for "History of BYU Physical Education, Sports, and Athletics, 1875-1901." Also includes printed programs, news clippings, songs and poetry concerning the Timpanogos hike.
Knute Rockne letters to Eugene L. Roberts
Four facsimiles of letters from Knute Rockne, football coach at Notre Dame, to Eugene L. Roberts, football coach at Brigham Young University. The letters, dating 1923-1927, discuss football strategy and exchange pleasantries.