Joe Holland

Who is Joe Holland?

Joseph Vernon "Joe" Holland was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach in the United States. He was the first head college football coach for the Vanport Vikings located in Portland, Oregon. He held that position for eight seasons, from 1947 until 1954. His coaching record at Vanport was 20 wins, 42 losses and 3 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him sixth at Portland State in total wins and eighth winning percentage. Holland also served as Vanport's men's basketball during the 1947–1948 season and as head baseball coach between 1946–1948. Holland also served as athletic director for Vanport and subsequently Portland State College between 1946–1964