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Jake Gaither is one of the famous Football Coach, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1903. Hailing from the vibrant city of Tennessee, Jake Gaither is a proud citizen of United States.
College Football Hall of Fame inductee who was the head coach of Florida A&M from 1945-1969 and won more than 200 games.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Jake Gaither continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Jake Gaither |
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| First Name: | Jake |
| Last Name: | Gaither |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1903 |
| Death Date: | 1994-02-18 |
| Death Day: | February 18 |
| Death Year: | 1994 |
| Place of Death: | Tallahassee, FL |
| Education: | Ohio State University |
Career
He played football at Knoxville College.
In 1963, he was one of the first coaches to starting using the split-T formation.
Family
His father was a preacher, and it was expected that Gaither follow in his footsteps. He ran a coaching clinic that Paul Bear Bryant attended.
Jake Gaither Timeline
1927
He graduated from Knoxville College, where he played football as an end in 1927.
1937
Gaither later completed a master's degree at Ohio State University in 1937.
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1942
The school won the national title again in 1942.
1943
Bell left to enter military service in 1943.
1945
He served as the head football coach at Florida A&M University (FAMU) for 25 years, from 1945 to 1969, compiling a record of 204–36–4.
1950
Gaither instituted an annual coaching clinic at FAMU in the late 1950s.
