Felix Plastino

American football player and coach (1895–1957)

Felix Plastino

circa 1930

Biographical details
Born| (1895-06-25)June 25, 1895
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Died| November 25, 1957(1957-11-25) (aged 62)
Vienna, Virginia, U.S.
Alma mater| University of Idaho
Playing career
Football
c. 1915| Idaho Technical
1917
1919–1920[a]| Idaho
Position(s)| Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1928–1934| Idaho–Southern Branch
Head coaching record
Overall| 34–16–3 (.670)

Felix Anthony Plastino (June 25, 1895 – November 25, 1957) was an American player and coach of college football. He was head coach at the University of Idaho–Southern Branch (now Idaho State University) in Pocatello from 1928 to 1934.

## Early years

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Born in 1895 in Provo, Utah,[2] Plastino first played college football at Idaho Technical Institute[b] in Pocatello, Idaho.[3] He served in the United States Army during World War I.[4] Following his military service, Plastino resumed his college football career at the University of Idaho in Moscow, where he was elected team captain in 1920.[5]

## Coaching

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In June 1928, Plastino was named to succeed Ralph Hutchinson as head coach of the Idaho Southern Branch football team.[6][b] In seven seasons, he led the program to a record of 34–16–3 (.670).[7]

## After coaching

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Later in life, Plastino was active in politics in the Democratic Party of Jerome County, Idaho.[8] He also had an Army intelligence role in Washington, D.C.[8] He died in Vienna, Virginia, in 1957 and was survived by his wife and five children.[8] In 1979, Plastino was inducted to the athletic hall of fame at Idaho State University.[9]

## Head coaching record

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### College football

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Year  | Team  | Overall  | Conference | Standing  | Bowl/playoffs

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Idaho Southern Branch Bengals (Independent) (1928–1934)
1928 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 5–1–1 |  |  |
1929 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 6–4 |  |  |
1930 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 4–3 |  |  |
1931 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 7–1 |  |  |
1932 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 3–4–1 |  |  |
1933 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 5–1 |  |  |
1934 | Idaho Southern Branch  | 4–2–1 |  |  |
Idaho Southern Branch: | 34–16–3 |  |
Total: | 34–16–3 |

Source:[7]

## Notes

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1. ^ Idaho's football media guide lists Plastino as a letterman for 1917–1921.[1]
2. ^ a b Idaho Technical Institute and Idaho Southern Branch were early names for Idaho State University.

## References

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1. ^ "All-time Lettermen". Idaho Vandals Football Media Guide. 2011. p. 141. Retrieved March 22, 2022 - via Issuu.
2. ^ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. April 1942. Retrieved March 21, 2022 - via fold3.com.
3. ^ "Two Tech Stars Enter University of Idaho". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. September 25, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved March 22, 2022 - via newspapers.com.
4. ^ "Idaho's Football Outlook Is More Rosy". Idaho Evening Times. Twin Falls, Idaho. September 24, 1919. p. 2. Retrieved March 22, 2022 - via newspapers.com.
5. ^ "Elected Captain". Victoria Daily Times. Victoria, British Columbia. December 3, 1919. p. 10. Retrieved March 22, 2022 - via newspapers.com.
6. ^ "Princeton Grad Idaho Gym Head". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Spokane, Washington. June 13, 1928. p. 13. Retrieved March 21, 2022 - via newspapers.com.
7. ^ a b "Year by Year Results". isubengals.com. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
8. ^ a b c "Death Claims One-Time Coach at ISC". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 29, 1957. p. 48. Retrieved March 21, 2022 - via newspapers.com.
9. ^ "Felix Plastino". isubengals.com. Retrieved March 22, 2022.

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* Ralph Hutchinson (1926–1927)
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