Pete Adkins
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 9, 1924 Wellsville, Missouri, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1957 | Centralia HS (MO) |
| 1958-1993 | Jefferson City HS (MO) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 392-60-4; 405-60-4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1986, 2013 Legend) | |
John V. "Pete" Adkins (born September 9, 1924 in Wellsville, Missouri) is a retired American football coach. Adkins served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, between 1943 and 1946. In 2024, Adkins celebrated his 100th birthday in Jefferson City, Missouri, stating that he still exercises and lifts weights five days a week.