Biographical/historical information

Born in Illinois, Clarence Stasavich attended Lenoir-Rhyne College where he majored in physical education while playing on the school's football team. During World War II, Stasavich served in the US Navy aboard a LST in the Pacific and European Theaters. After the war, he returned to Lenoir-Rhyne as football coach. Lured to East Carolina as head football coach, athletic director, and physical education instructor, Coach Stas steered the Pirates to three consecutive 9-1 seasons ending with bowl game appearances. Upon his retirement from active coaching, Stas continued to serve as Athletic Director until his death in 1975.

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Material includes administrative files, correspondence, publications, photographs, and memorabilia related to Coach Clarence Stasavich's time as football coach and athletic director (1961-1975) of East Carolina College and East Carolina University.

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Books owned by Clarence Stasavich were removed from the collection. A full list is available upon request.

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