Career Timeline

TSU's Coach Ed Temple


Temple and TeamBorn: September 20, 1927

Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA

 

Career – Timeline

Track & Field Career

  • 1953 – 1994 - Head Coach Tennessee State 
  • 1953 – 1953 - Assistant Coach Tennessee State
  • 1946 – 1950 - Sprinter Tennessee State

Olympics Career

  • 1980 – 1980 - Assistant Coach USA Track & Field (W)
  • 1964 – 1964 - Head Coach USA Track & Field (W)
  • 1960 – 1960 - Head Coach USA Track & Field (W)

Honors and Recognitions

  • August 28, 2015 – Honored with 9- foot Bronze Statue in Nashville
  • Edward S. Temple Track at TSU
  • Ed Temple Boulevard in Nashville
  • Edward Temple Award – Established by the NCAA Track and Field Coaches
  • Edward S. Temple Seminars

Halls of Fame Inductions

Nine Halls of Fame inductions, including the Olympic Hall of Fame, Tennessee State University Hall of Fame, and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Memberships

  • U.S. Olympic Committee
  • International Women’s Track and Field Committee
  • Nashville Sports Council

 

Career Timeline