Ralph Jordan

Football Coach

Birthday September 25, 1910

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Jul 17, 1980 (69)

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About

Legend of Auburn University football coached the team for over two decades, finishing thirteen seasons in the top 20, and winning the national championship in 1957.

Before Fame

After a standout football, basketball and baseball career in the SEC, he became the assistant football coach and head basketball coach at Auburn.

Trivia

In all, under his watch the Auburn Tigers won 176 games and appeared in 12 bowls, earning him four Coach of the Year titles.

Family Life

He grew up in Selma, Alabama.

Associated With

Gus Malzahn took over coaching the storied Auburn University football program in 2013.