The Great Eddie Robinson Died At Age 88

[GMoney]

Eddie was a legend that took a backseat to no one in the game of college football. He'll be missed.

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Edited April 4, 2007 by GMoney

[RamoneArchie]

Eddie Robinson was a definite legend. When he started coaching I don't think he had paid assistant coaches, he had to line his own fields, and he made meals for his players because, of course in the South, they could not eat at some dining facilities. I heard this somewhere some time ago, I think. Talk about overcoming!

[gksmith]

Eddie Robinson was an oddity too.

Here is a guy who plays football for what would be Grambling State, graduates and his first job as a head coach for the school he just graduated from, and never held another job...EVER!

No need for a resume for Eddie.

Some facts I heard on ESPN:

Coached over 100 kids who went on to the NFL.

(I think) 6 of his players went on to the football Hall of Fame.

80% graduation rate (that is the most impressive stat).

His longevity, his players in the NFL and HOF, and his graduation rate over the years are a testimate to how great Eddie Robinson was.