T.B. Ellis

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T.B. Ellis was the first head football coach at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. He led the Tigers to a 24-21-3 record from 1946 to 1951 before being replaced by future College Football Hall of Fame coach John Merritt.

A gymnasium and the football training facility on JSU's campus are named in his honor.



Preceded by
First coach
Jackson State University Head Football Coach
1946–1951
Succeeded by
John Merritt