Selby Vernon McCasland (September 27, 1896 – November 15, 1970)[1][2] was an American scholar of religion and was president of the American Academy of Religion in 1949.

[3] Earlier in life, he was a coach of American football and basketball at Abilene Christian University.

McCasland was the author of many books on religion.

[4] McCasland was the first head football coach at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and he held that position for the 1919 season.

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