 Claiborne, c. 1975 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1928 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 2000 (aged 72) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1946 | Kentucky |
| 1948–1949 | Kentucky |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1954–1957 | Texas A&M (assistant) |
| 1958–1960 | Alabama (assistant) |
| 1961–1970 | Virginia Tech |
| 1971 | Colorado (DC)[1][2] |
| 1972–1981 | Maryland |
| 1982–1989 | Kentucky |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 179–122–8 |
| Bowls | 3–8 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SoCon (1963) 3 ACC (1974–1976) | |
| Awards | |
| Sporting News College Football COY (1974) 3× ACC Coach of the Year (1973, 1975–1976) SEC Coach of the Year (1983) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1999 (profile) | |
Jerry David Claiborne (August 26, 1928 – September 24, 2000) was an American college football player and coach. He was the head football coach at Virginia Tech (1961–1970), the University of Maryland, College Park (1972–1981), and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky (1982–1989), compiling a career head coaching record of 179–122–8 (.592). Claiborne was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1999.
- ^ "Colorado hires Claiborne". Wilmington Morning Star. (North Carolina). UPI. January 23, 1971. p. 17.
- ^ "Crowder quits as Buff coach". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. December 23, 1973. p. 5C.