John Penton
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| Sport(s) | Football |
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| Biographical details | |
| Born |
February 10, 1870 Coosa County, Alabama |
| Died | October 17, 1919 (aged 49) Goodwater, Alabama |
| Playing career | |
| 1891–1895 | Virginia |
| 1897 | Auburn |
| Position(s) | Guard, fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1898 | Clemson |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–1 |
John Abner Penton (February 10, 1870 – October 17, 1919) and American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the Clemson University for one season in 1898, compiling a record of 3–1. Penton attended the University of Virginia and Auburn University. He played football as a guard at Auburn in 1897. He was captain of the 1894 and 1895 Virginia teams.
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