Charles McClendon

Charles McClendon
Biographical details
Born(1923-10-17)October 17, 1923
Lewisville, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 2001(2001-12-06) (aged 78)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Playing career
1949–1950Kentucky
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1952Vanderbilt (assistant)
1953–1961LSU (assistant)
1962–1979LSU
Head coaching record
Overall137–59–7
Bowls7–6
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SEC (1970)
Awards
AFCA Coach of the Year (1970)
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (1992)
SEC Coach of the Year (1969, 1970)
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1986 (profile)

Charles Youmans McClendon (October 17, 1923 – December 6, 2001), also known as "Cholly Mac", was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1962 to 1979, compiling a record of 137–59–7. McClendon was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1986.


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