Pete Adkins

Pete Adkins
Biographical details
Born(1924-09-09)September 9, 1924
Wellsville, Missouri, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1951–1957Centralia HS (MO)
1958-1993Jefferson City HS (MO)
Head coaching record
Overall392-60-4; 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.