J. W. Pender

Joseph William "Dad" Pender (October 15, 1875 – February 12, 1969) was an American football coach and university professor. He served as the first ever head football coach at North Texas State Normal College, now the University of North Texas, from 1913 to 1914, compiling a 3–4 record. Pender joined the North Texas faculty in 1912, and served for many years in a wide range of posts such as athletics and government. He died in 1969 from a stroke.^[2][3]

J. W. Pender

Pender pictured in The Yucca 1914, North Texas State Normal yearbook
Biographical details
Born	(1875-10-15)October 15, 1875 Texas, U.S.
Died	February 12, 1969(1969-02-12) (aged 93) Denton, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater	Baylor University[1]
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1913–1914	North Texas State Normal

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
North Texas State Normal (Independent) (1913–1914)
1913	North Texas State Normal	0–1
1914	North Texas State Normal	3–3
North Texas State Normal:		3–4
Total:		3–4