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Jake Gaither

AKA Alonzo Smith Gaither

Born: 11-Apr-1903
Birthplace: Dayton, TN
Died: 18-Feb-1994
Location of death: Tallahassee, FL
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Religion: Presbyterian [1]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Head Coach, Florida A&M, 1945-69


[1] Elder, Trinity United Presbyterian Church.

Wife: Sadie Robinson

    University: BS, Knoxville College (1927)
    University:
MS, Ohio State University (1937)
    Coach: Head Coach, St. Paul Polytechnical Institute, Lawrenceville, VA (1938-43)
    Coach: Assistant Coach, Florida A&M University (1935-37)
    Coach: Head Coach, Florida A&M University (1945-69)
    Coach: Director of Athletics, Florida A&M University (1945-73)

    American Football Coaches Association Trustee
    NAACP
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
    Urban League
    Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 1974
    College Football Hall of Fame 1975


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