Pete Tillman was the 22nd head college football

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 coach for the University of Wichita (now Wichita State University

Wichita State University

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) located in Wichita, Kansas

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 and he held that position for two seasons, from 1955 until 1956. His overall coaching record at Wichita was 11 wins, 8 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him 15th at Wichita State in terms of total wins and tenth at Wichita State in terms of winning percentage.

Tillman's team was declared the Missouri Valley Conference

Missouri Valley Conference

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co-champions in 1955 with a record of 7 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.