John Vesser
Vesser, c. 1942 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1900 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1996 (aged 95) Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1922–1925 | Idaho |
| 1926 | Los Angeles Wildcats |
| 1927 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1930–1931 | Chicago Cardinals |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1934–1936 | Lewiston HS (ID) |
| 1937–1940 | Idaho Southern Branch (assistant) |
| 1941–1951 | Idaho Southern Branch / Idaho State |
| Basketball | |
| 1944–1946 | Idaho Southern Branch / Idaho State |
| 1947–1948 | Idaho State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1952–1965 | Idaho State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 41–27–6 (college football) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| First-team All-PCC (1924) | |
John Martin Vesser (October 1, 1900 – March 20, 1996) was an American football player, coach of football and basketball, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Idaho State University for nine seasons, from 1941 to 1951.