Oscar Lofton
Lofton, c. 1965 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 21, 1938 McCall Creek, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 2026 (aged 87) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1957–1959 | Southeastern Louisiana |
| 1960 | Boston Patriots |
| Basketball | |
| 1957–1959 | Southeastern Louisiana |
| Position | End (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1962–1966 | Holy Cross (assistant) |
| 1967–1972 | Hammond HS |
| 1973–1978 | Tulane (assistant) |
| 1980–1985 | Southeastern Louisiana |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 30–34–1 |
Oscar Warren Lofton (April 2, 1938 – January 4, 2026) was an American football player and coach. He played collegiately for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions and professionally as an end for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). With the Patriots, Lofton scored the team's second ever touchdown. He became a coach, serving as the head coach for Southeastern Louisiana from 1980 to 1985, compiling a record of 30–34–1. After the end of his coaching career, Lofton became a scout in the National Football League (NFL).