Cass Jackson facts for kids
| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1962–1963 | San Jose State |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1968–1972 | San Jose State (assistant) |
| 1973–1974 | Oberlin |
| 1975–1977 | Morris Brown |
| 1978–1980 | Southern |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 38–39–2 |
Cass Jackson is a former American football coach and player. He made history in 1973 when he became the head football coach at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. This was a big deal because he was one of the first African-American head football coaches at a college where most students were white.
Jackson later coached at Morris Brown College from 1975 to 1977. He also led the team at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from 1978 to 1980. Before becoming a coach, he played college football as a running back for San Jose State University in 1962 and 1963.
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Playing Days
Cass Jackson played college football at San Jose State University. He was a talented running back for the San Jose State Spartans. He played for the team during the 1962 and 1963 seasons.
Coaching Career
Cass Jackson had an important career as a football coach. He coached at three different colleges, making a total record of 38 wins, 39 losses, and 2 ties.
Oberlin College: A Historic Start
In 1973, Cass Jackson became the head football coach at Oberlin College. This was a very important moment. He was one of the first African-American head coaches at a college where most students were white. He coached the Oberlin Yeomen for two seasons, in 1973 and 1974. During his time there, the team had a record of 9 wins and 9 losses.
Morris Brown College: Continuing His Journey
After Oberlin, Jackson moved on to coach at Morris Brown College. He led the Morris Brown Wolverines for three seasons, from 1975 to 1977. At Morris Brown, his team achieved a record of 14 wins, 13 losses, and 1 tie.
Southern University: Final Coaching Stop
From 1978 to 1980, Cass Jackson was the head coach for the Southern Jaguars at Southern University. He coached the team for three seasons. His record with the Southern Jaguars was 15 wins, 17 losses, and 2 ties.
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