Carnie Smith

Carnie H. Smith
Sport(s)	Football
Biographical details
Born	(1911-01-29)January 29, 1911 Weir, Kansas
Died	January 25, 1979(1979-01-25) (aged 67) Pittsburg, Kansas
Playing career
1930-1932	Kansas
Position(s)	Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949-1966	Pittsburg State
Head coaching record
Overall	116-52-6
Statistics College Football Data Warehouse
Accomplishments and honors
Championships 1957, 1961 NAIA National Champions 6-time Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champions

Carnie Henry Smith was an American football player and coach in the United States. His teams were declared the NAIA National Football Champions in 1957 and 1961.

Coaching career

Smith was the seventh head football coach for the Pittsburg State Gorillas located in Pittsburg, Kansas and he held that position for 18 seasons, from 1949 until 1966. His coaching record at Pitt State was 116 wins, 52 losses, and 6 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him second at Pitt State in total wins and fourth at the school in winning percentage (.684).

The football stadium at Pittsburg State is named Carnie Smith Stadium in his honor.

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Pittsburg State Gorillas (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1949–1966)
1949	Pittsburg State	8-2-1
1950	Pittsburg State	5-5			L 21-32 Mizra Shrine Bowl
1951	Pittsburg State	7-3
1952	Pittsburg State	5-4-1
1953	Pittsburg State	6-3-1
1954	Pittsburg State	6-2
1955	Pittsburg State	7-3
1956	Pittsburg State	7-2-1
1957	Pittsburg State	11-0			W 27-26 Holiday Bowl (NAIA)
1958	Pittsburg State	4-5-1
1959	Pittsburg State	6-3
1960	Pittsburg State	8-1
1961	Pittsburg State	11-0			W 12-7 Camellia Bowl
1962	Pittsburg State	6-3
1963	Pittsburg State	5-3-1
1964	Pittsburg State	4-5
1965	Pittsburg State	3-6
1966	Pittsburg State	7-2
Pittsburg State:		116-52-6
Total:		116-52-6
National championship         Conference title         Conference division title