This guy is one of the reasons I prefer to consider my self a BLACK American, a Negro, a Negro American, or any combination of the multitude of things he was called during his life (vs. African American - Fuck Africa -), yet overcame, to become one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football PERIOD. RIP Eddie Robinson, true black man, hero, father, icon, role model, and super coach.
A little info for ya:
Eddie Robinson (February 13, 1919 – April 3, 2007) spent 56 years as the head college football coach at Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana, from 1941 through 1997. He was affectionately known simply as "Coach" throughout college football. During his tenure, Robinson established himself as the winningest coach in college football history becoming the first coach to record 400 wins. Robinson retired with a record of 408 wins, 165 losses and 15 ties. Even during the era of segregation in the American South, Robinson's talent was praised by many white coaches especially by Alabama coach Bear Bryant.
More than 200 (TWO HUNDRED YA UNDASTAND!!!) of his players went on to play in the National Football League including Super Bowl XXII MVP quarterback Doug Williams. The Football Writers of Ameria "Coach of the Year" award is named after Coach Robinson.
Black Man, American.
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Amen to that. A true GIANT amongst men.
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