Burley Bearden

Burley Bearden
Biographical details
Born(1917-08-28)August 28, 1917
Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 1997(1997-01-18) (aged 79)
Mansfield, Texas, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966–1970Arlington State / UT Arlington
Head coaching record
Overall27–24
Bowls1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Southland (1966–1967)

Burley Lewis Bearden (August 28, 1917 – January 18, 1997) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Texas at Arlington from 1966 to 1970, compiling record of 27–24. In 1967, he led his team to victory in the Pecan Bowl, beating North Dakota State, 13–0.

Bearden was born on August 28, 1917.