Steve Spurrier
American football coach; college championship
Born
April 20th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished football player and coach, his playing career included time as a quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. Transitioning to coaching, he led the University of Florida to a national championship in 1996. Under his guidance, the Gators achieved numerous SEC titles and produced high-performing NFL players. Later, he served as head coach at the University of South Carolina, where he continued to build a competitive program until retirement.
Coached the University of Florida to a national championship in 1996
Won multiple SEC championships at Florida
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
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