William C. Gorden (June 30, 1930 – October 23, 2020) was a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Jackson State University from 1976 to 1991, compiling a record of 119–48–5. Gorden joined the Jackson State football staff as an assistant coach in 1966. He was named interim head coaching during the 1976 season after the firing of Robert Hill. His appointment as head coach was made permanent following the 1976 season. Gorden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2008. He is an alumnus of Tennessee State University.
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30 June 1930 Nashville, Tennessee
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Died |
23 October 2020 (aged 90)
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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