Career
He became one of the greatest track coaches in National Collegiate Athletic Association history. Littlefield graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont. From 1912 to 1916, he attended The University of Texas, where he earned twelve letters in football, basketball, and track.
After graduating from Texas, Littlefield served as the head football coach at Greenville High School for four years.
He returned to the University in 1920 as head track coach, freshman football coach, freshman basketball coach, and physical-training instructor. He served on the United States track & field coaching staff at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Littlefield founded the Texas Relays in 1925, and is honored as its namesake.