George Ragsdale facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | December 4, 1952 Dinwiddie, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Baltimore City College (Baltimore, Maryland) |
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| College: | North Carolina A&T | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 12 / Pick: 321 | ||||||
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George Ragsdale was born on April 4, 1951. He is an American former American football player and coach. He played professionally as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and the United States Football League (USFL).
Ragsdale played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies. After his playing career, he became a coach. He worked at his old college, North Carolina A&T, and also at Morris Brown College, Norfolk State University, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Coaching Career Highlights
George Ragsdale had a long career in football coaching. He often stepped in as an interim head coach when a team needed one quickly.
Interim Head Coach Roles
Ragsdale served as the interim head football coach at North Carolina A&T for the last four games of the 2008 season. He also became the interim head coach at Grambling State University on September 11, 2013. However, he was fired from that role on October 17, 2013. In 2021, he was the interim head football coach at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
Overall, as an interim head coach, his record was 1 win and 11 losses across these three universities.
More About George Ragsdale
George Ragsdale spent many years coaching different positions. He was a running backs coach, a recruiting coordinator, and an offensive coordinator. He helped many young players learn the game. His experience as a player helped him guide new athletes.
External Links
- Central State (OH) profile
- North Carolina A&T profile
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
