University of the Ozarks

Affectionately known as “Coach Wag,” Jerry Wagoner was associated with the University for more than 50 years, beginning in 1954 when he enrolled as a star football recruit out of Booneville, Ark. Playing at 195 pounds, Wagoner was a four-year starter at both offensive and defensive guard for Ozarks, earning All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference honors three times. As a senior, Wagoner led an offensive line that helped Ozarks rush for 275 yards a game and compile a 7-1-1 record, the best overall record in the program’s history. He went on to coach football as well as track and field at Ozarks for more than 30 years, and was also a long-time instructor in the physical education department. After retiring from full-time teaching in 1996, he served as an adjunct instructor at Ozarks until his death in June of 2010. He is survived by his wife, Delores, and two sons, Mitchell and Jay. VIDEOS- To view a video tribute to Coach Wag, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krAALtkIU7U To view the lunch and ceremony, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b3fjkq_RoY