Eddie Robinson: Grambling Legend and Winningest College Football Coach D

Eddie Robinson was an American college football coach at Grambling State University for 56 years. Born on February 13, 1919, in Jackson, Louisiana, he took over the Grambling team in 1941.

He compiled a 408-165-15 record, won 17 conference titles and nine black college national championships, and sent more than 200 players to the pros. He retired in 1997 as the winningest coach in college football history at the time and entered the College Football Hall of Fame the same year.

Robinson was married to Doris for 65 years and had two children. He developed Alzheimer's disease after retiring and died in Ruston, Louisiana, on April 3, 2007, at age 88. Super Bowl XXXII was dedicated to him.

Achievements: 408 career wins, College Football Hall of Fame (1997).

Birth: February 13, 1919 - Jackson, Louisiana.

Profession: Football coach.

Interesting Facts: Grambling's stadium was named for him in 2007.