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American football player and coach (1915–2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
J. C. Chestine "Rooster" Coffee (April 22, 1915[1] – September 14, 2000[2]) was an American football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Maryland State College (now known as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore) from 1946 to 1947.[3] He led the 1947 Maryland State Raiders football team to a perfect 8–0 record.[4] He played college football at Indiana University, earning All-Big Nine honors as a guard in 1943.[5]
Biographical details | |
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Born | Henderson County, Kentucky, U.S. | April 22, 1915
Died | September 14, 2009 94) | (aged
Playing career | |
Football | |
1943 | Indiana |
Position(s) | Guard |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1946–1947 | Maryland State |
1948–1950 | Maryland State (line) |
Track | |
1949 | Maryland State |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 13–3–1 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
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