Hall of Fame

Wilburn Tucker

  • Class
  • Induction
    1987
  • Sport(s)

A former football player in the early 1940’s, Wilburn Tucker came back to Tennessee Tech as head football coach and led the Golden Eagles to one of their most successful runs ever.  Coach Tucker coached at TTU from 1954-1967 claiming five OVC titles (1955, 58, 59, 60, 61) and accumulated a 70-65-5 record.  Mr. Tucker’s winning percentage (.514) ranks 2nd all-time and his career wins (70) ranks 3rd all-time in TTU history.