W. C. Gorden

W. C. Gorden
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1930-06-30) June 30, 1930
Nashville, Tennessee
Playing career
19481952 Tennessee State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
19771991 Jackson State
Head coaching record
Overall 118475
Tournaments 09 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs)

Statistics

Accomplishments and honors
Championships
8 SWAC (19801982, 19851988, 1990)
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2008 (profile)

William C. Gorden (born June 30, 1930) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Jackson State University from 1977 to 1991, compiling a record of 118475. Gorden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2008. He is an alumnus of Tennessee State University.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Jackson State Tigers (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1977–1991)
1977 Jackson State 83 51 2nd
1978 Jackson State 102 51 2nd L NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal
1979 Jackson State 83 42 T3rd
1980 Jackson State 83 51 T1st
1981 Jackson State 921 51 1st L NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal
1982 Jackson State 93 60 1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1983 Jackson State 83 52 T2nd
1984 Jackson State 451 34 5th
1985 Jackson State 83 61 T1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1986 Jackson State 93 70 1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1987 Jackson State 831 70 1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1988 Jackson State 812 70 1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1989 Jackson State 84 52 T2nd L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1990 Jackson State 84 51 1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
1991 Jackson State 55 34 6th
Jackson State: 118475 78820
Total: 118475
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title

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