Alexander Durley (1992) - Hall of Fame - Southwestern Athletic Conference

Hall of Fame

Coaching & Administrative Career

His coaching career began at Texas College, where he served as head football coach from 1942 to 1948.
In 1949, he became the head football coach and athletic director at Texas Southern University.
At TSU, his teams compiled a record of 101 wins, 55 losses, and 8 ties over his 16-year tenure (1949–1964).
His TSU squads competed in the Mid-Western Athletic Conference (MWAC) early on, and later in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
One of his notable seasons: in 1952 TSU went undefeated and claimed the Black College National Championship after defeating Prairie View in the Prairie View Bowl.
His TSU team shared the SWAC championship in 1956.
Later, he coached at Prairie View A&M University from 1969–1970, with a record of 8-10-1.

Academic Role & Community Involvement

Beyond coaching, Durley also served as a mathematics professor at TSU.
He was active in community organizations in Houston (e.g., Big Brothers Organization, Houston Business & Professional Men’s Club) and professional associations.