Ben McGee

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Ben McGee
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Position: Defensive end, defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1939-01-26) January 26, 1939 (age 85)
Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Henderson (Starkville)
College: Jackson State
NFL draft: 1964  / round: 4 / pick: 51
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Benjamin McGee Jr. (born January 26, 1939) is an American former professional football player and college coach. He played as a defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Jackson State University. McGee served as head football coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for four seasons, from 1980 to 1983, compiling a record of 17–22–4. [1]

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Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NCAA Division II independent)(1980–1982)
1980 Arkansas–Pine Bluff5–6
1981 Arkansas–Pine Bluff5–4–2
1982 Arkansas–Pine Bluff5–5–1
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NAIA Division I independent)(1983)
1983 Arkansas–Pine Bluff2–7–1
Arkansas–Pine Bluff:17–22–4
Total:17–22–4

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References

  1. DeLassus, David. "Arkansas-Pine Bluff Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2013.