Sylvester Croom
American football coach and player
Born
September 25th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a center in college football at the University of Alabama. Served as an assistant coach for several NFL teams, including the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers. Became the head coach for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, marking a significant achievement as the first African American head coach in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Focused on developing players and improving team performance during tenure.
First African American head coach in the SEC
Played center for the University of Alabama
Coached the Mississippi State Bulldogs
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