Charles McClendon

American football coach and player

Charles McClendon - American football coach and player
Born

October 17th, 1923
101 years ago

Died

December 6th, 2001
23 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Louisiana State University. Served as head coach for the Louisiana State University football team from 1962 to 1979. Led the team to multiple bowl games, achieving notable success in the Southeastern Conference. Developed several players who went on to professional careers in the NFL.

Coached LSU to a 136-67-5 record

Led LSU to the 1971 Orange Bowl

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

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