Pete Adkins
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1924 Wellsville, Missouri, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1957 | Centralia HS (MO) |
| 1958-1993 | Jefferson City HS (MO) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 392-60-4; 405-60-4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1986, 2013 Legend) | |
John V. "Pete" Adkins (born September 9, 1924, in Wellsville, Missouri) is a retired American football coach. Adkins served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, between 1943 and 1946.[1][2] In 2024, Adkins celebrated his 100th birthday in Jefferson City, Missouri, stating that he still exercises and lifts weights five days a week.[3]
References
- ^ "John V. "Pete" Adkins". Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ "Pete Adkins: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame". Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ "Celebrating a legend: A 100th birthday party and interview with Pete Adkins". Retrieved September 13, 2025.