On the second edition of HBCU Coach Profile, we highlight W.C. Gorden the former head football coach for the Tigers of Jackson State University. W.C. Gorden attended Tennessee State University where he played football as a wide receiver as well as baseball. He graduated from Tennessee State in 1952 with a degree in health and … Continue reading HBCU Coach Profile: W.C. Gorden, Jackson State University
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HBCU Athlete Profile: Walter Payton, Jackson State University
On this edition of the HBCU Athlete Profile, we highlight College and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton a.k.a. Sweetness who played for the Tigers of Jackson State University from 1971-1974. Walter Payton's breakout performance with the Tigers came in his sophomore season against Lane College in which he scored a SWAC … Continue reading HBCU Athlete Profile: Walter Payton, Jackson State University