Career

He served as the university"s athletic director from 1961 to 1969. As a student at Texas Technical, Robison tried out for the football team but did not make the cut. However, he did letter in basketball and tennis.

After graduating in 1934, he helped coach football and tennis in the 1940s.

Robison coached the Red Raiders basketball teams to their first National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament appearances—in 1954, 1956, and 1961. His overall record at the school was 254–195.

After stepping down from his coaching position in 1961, Robison served as the athletic director at Texas Technical until 1969. He served two more years on the athletics staff before finally retiring in 1971.

To honor Robison"s years of service, the Polk Robison Men"s Basketball Hall of Honor was created in 2003.

lieutenant is located on the north side of the main lobby of United Spirit Arena. Robison died of natural causes on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the age of 96.