Robinson, Eddie Sr.
1919-2007 · Contribution: 1941-1997
College football coach
Winningest college football coach in history at the time of his retirement, sending over 200 players to the NFL from a historically Black university
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1919, Jackson, Louisiana
- Active since
- 1941
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- One of the winningest coaches in college football history
Impact on the world
Robinson turned a small HBCU program into a pipeline to the NFL and a symbol of Black excellence, mentoring generations of players and coaches over more than half a century.
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