W. C. Gorden
American football player and coach (1930–2020)
William C. Gorden (June 30, 1930 – October 23, 2020) was an American college football player and coach. He was the head coach at Jackson State University from 1976 to 1991.[1] Gorden was added into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2008. Gordon was born in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gorden died on October 23, 2020 at the age of 90.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Jackson State grants Gorden regular post". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. Associated Press. November 25, 1976. p. 38. Retrieved August 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com .
- ↑ "Legendary JSU football coach W.C. Gorden dies at 90". Mississippi Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 24 October 2020.