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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.
Apr 17, 2013 · Willingham (born December 30, 1953) was an assistant coach on the collegiate and professional levels for 17 years prior to his appointment as Stanford’s head coach. During his career as an assistant, he coached on offense, defense and special teams.
Lionel Tyrone Willingham (born December 30, 1953) 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. Quick Facts Biographical details ...
Apr 18, 2013 · Tyrone Willingham served as the Husky football team's head coach for four seasons: 2005-2008. He was named head coach on Dec. 13, 2004, and completed his Husky tenure with a game at California on Dec. 6, 2008.
Tyrone Willingham 1953 – College football coach. Played for MSU Against Odds. Rode Coaching Carousel. Found Success at Stanford. Moved on to Coach Notre Dame. Sources. Just after the 2001 college football season Tyrone Willingham became the first African-American coach to lead one of college football ’ s highest profile programs, the ...
Tyrone Willingham was wrapping up his third season as head coach at the University of Notre Dame, finishing the 2004 season 6-5 and preparing for a second bowl game in three years. Then, on Nov. 30, Willingham was fired.
Though he topped out in high school at 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, Willingham became the first black quarterback at Jacksonville High, as well its MVP in football, basketball and baseball. He walked on at Michigan State in 1972, eventually earning a scholarship in football and All Big Ten honors in baseball.
