title: Carey Robinson
text: # Carey Robinson
  
  Carey Carlisle Robinson (April 30, 1896 – June 16, 1962) was a college football player and coach and athletic director.
  
  ## Auburn
  
  Robinson was a prominent center for the Auburn Tigers football teams of Auburn University from 1914 to 1917.
  
  Robinson was elected captain in 1917. He played some quarterback as well and was selected for some All-Southern teams.
  
  ## Coaching career
  
  Robinson was named athletic director of Birmingham–Southern College, serving as assistant on the football team under head coach and former Sewanee athlete Jenks Gillem.
  
  