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Tyrone Willingham. Lionel Tyrone Willingham (born December 30, 1953 [1] [2]) is a former American football player and coach. He was the head coach at Stanford University (1995–2001), the University of Notre Dame (2002–2004), and the University of Washington (2005–2008), compiling a career college football record of 76–88–1.
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- Michigan State
- 76–88–1
- December 30, 1953 (age 69), Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.
When he was introduced as the next UW head football coach on Dec. 13, signing a five-year contract worth $1.4 million per year with $600,000 in possible incentives, Willingham said his family was excited to make Seattle its new home. “My son would have walked here.
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Apr 17, 2013 · A native of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Willingham earned his degree in physical education with a minor in health education from Michigan State. Tyrone and his wife, Kim, have three children: Cassidy (born 1/10/84), Kelsey (born 5/9/88) and Nathaniel (born 7/9/90). The Tyrone Willingham File. Full Name: Lionel Tyrone Willingham
Apr 18, 2013 · Willingham also was selected the National Coach of the Year by the Black Coaches Association in 1995 and 1996. Willingham, a finalist for national coach of the year honors in 1995, began his career by going 4-0-1 in his first five games, marking the best Stanford start in 44 years (the 1951 team won its first five games).
Jan 10, 2002 · Tyrone has done a fabulous job during his tenure at Stanford and we know that he will continue the great tradition at Notre Dame. He is a man of integrity, moral character, is very committed to the student-athlete and is a great football coach. He will do a wonderful job in leading the Notre Dame football program.
Lionel Tyrone Willingham was born on December 30, 1953, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Nathaniel and Lillian Willingham, the oldest of the four Willingham children. Though his father only had a fifth grade education, the elder Willingham worked hard buying and maintaining rental properties to support his family.
Nov 1, 2012 · With Football in Past, Willingham Is at Peace. By Karen Crouse. Nov. 1, 2012. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Fridays were Tyrone Willingham’s carefree days during his years in college football. His game ...
