Tyrone Caldwell

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Tyrone Caldwell
Biographical details
Born(1947-03-23)March 23, 1947
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2022(2022-01-04) (aged 74)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
1966–1969 South Carolina State
1968 Alabama Hawks
Position(s) Defensive tackle, defensive end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1978 Maryland Eastern Shore (DC)
1979 Maryland Eastern Shore
Head coaching record
Overall3–7–1

Tyrone Caldwell (March 23, 1947 – January 4, 2022) was an American football player and coach. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1970 NFL draft. [1] Caldwell was the final head football coach at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, serving for one season, in 1979, and compiling a record of 3–7–1. [2]

He died on January 4, 2022, at the age of 74. [3]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)(1979)
1979 Maryland Eastern Shore3–7–10–0N/A
Maryland Eastern Shore:3–7–10–0
Total:3–7–1

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References

  1. "1970 NFL Draft". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  2. "Tyrone Caldwell". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  3. "Funeral for SC State Hall of Famer Tyrone Caldwell Set". January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.