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Jake Gaither
Alonzo Smith "Jake" Gaither was an American football coach and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Florida A&M University for 25 years, from 1945 to 1969, compiling a record of 204–36–4. His won–loss record is among the best of any college football coach. Gaither was born in 1903 in Dayton, Tennessee. His father was a preacher, and as a youth Gaither expected to also become a preacher. He graduated from Knoxville College, where he played football as an end in 1927. Gaither's father died around that time, and Gaither became a high school football coach to help support his family. Gaither later completed a master's degree at Ohio State University in 1937. Gaither went to work as an assistant to head coach William M. Bell at Florida A&M College for Negroes in 1937. The FAMC Rattlers had an undefeated season that year, and won their first black college football national championship. The school won the national title again in 1942.
BornApril 11, 1903, Dayton, Tennessee
DiedFebruary 18, 1994, Tallahassee, Florida
Overall204–36–4
Bowls12–13

About Jake Gaither

Football Coach Jake Gaither was born in Tennessee, United States on April 11, 1903. He dies at the age of 90, on February 18, 1994.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as the head coach of Florida A&M from 1945 through 1969, winning more than 200 games.

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Jake Gaither before becoming famous

Jake Gaither was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1903 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

At Knoxville College, he was a football player.

Achievement of Jake Gaither

He was one of the first coaches to use the split-T formation in 1963.

Jake Gaither's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Gaither's father was a preacher, and he was expected to follow in his father's shoes.

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Football Coach Paul Bear Bryant attended a coaching session he ran.

Jake Gaither Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Jake Gaither updated on March 15 2023.