Jesse Clements facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1927 Illinois |
| Died | April 1, 1991 (aged 64) Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1949–1951 | St. Augustine's |
| Basketball | |
| c. 1950 | St. Augustine's |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1963–1965 | St. Augustine's |
| 1973–1974 | Shaw |
| 1977 | North Carolina Central (interim co-HC) |
| Basketball | |
| 1958–1971 | St. Augustine's |
| 1979–1984 | North Carolina Central |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 21–26–3 (football) |
Jesse Clements Jr. (born March 7, 1927 – died April 1, 1991) was an important American sports coach. He coached both American football and basketball teams. He spent many years working with college athletes in North Carolina.
Clements coached at several different universities. These included St. Augustine's University, Shaw University, and North Carolina Central University. He was known for his leadership in both sports.
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Jesse Clements' Early Life and College Days
Jesse Clements Jr. was born in Champaign, Illinois. This was on March 7, 1927. He later moved to North Carolina.
He went to college at St. Augustine's. This school is in Raleigh, North Carolina. While there, he played both football and basketball. He was a football player from 1949 to 1951. He also played basketball around 1950.
Coaching Career Highlights
Jesse Clements Jr. had a long coaching career. He coached football and basketball at different colleges. He helped many young athletes.
Coaching Football Teams
Clements started as a head football coach at St. Augustine's. He coached there from 1963 to 1965. His teams had a good record during these years. For example, in 1965, his team won 8 games and lost only 1. They also had one tie game.
Later, he coached football at Shaw University. This was from 1973 to 1974. He also briefly coached at North Carolina Central University in 1977. He was an interim co-head coach there.
Coaching Basketball Teams
Clements also had a successful career coaching basketball. He was the head basketball coach at St. Augustine's for a long time. He coached there from 1958 to 1971.
After that, he coached basketball at North Carolina Central University. He led their team from 1979 to 1984.
Later Life and Legacy
Jesse Clements Jr. passed away on April 1, 1991. He died at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is remembered for his dedication to college sports. He helped shape many young lives through his coaching.
