Tommy Bowden

American football coach and player

Tommy Bowden - American football coach and player
Born

July 10th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A football coach and player, contributions to college football include serving as the head coach at Clemson University and Tulane University. Guided Clemson to multiple bowl games, achieving significant success in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Played college football at West Virginia University, transitioning to coaching after his playing career ended. Noteworthy for developing players and maintaining competitive teams during tenure.

Served as head coach at Clemson University

Achieved multiple bowl game appearances

Coached Tulane University to success

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