Pie Vann

Thad Vann

• Born September 22, 1907 in Magnolia, MS USA
• Died September 7, 1982 in Jackson, MS USA

Biographical Information

Pie Vann was in the Army during World War II. He coached Mississippi Southern College's baseball team in 1948-1949. Two of his players, Bubba Phillips and Fred Waters, would be the first two Mississippi Southern players to make the majors. Vann was more noted as a football coach, guiding Mississippi Southern to a 139-59-2 record from 1949-1968. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Source: College Football Hall of Fame