Ralph Jordan

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James Ralph "Shug" Jordan (JERD-an) (September 25, 1910 - July 17, 1980) was the winningest football coach at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. The university's Jordan-Hare Stadium is named in his honor. Jordan was named National Coach of the Year in 1957 when Auburn was voted national champions by the Associated Press. Born in Selma, Alabama, Jordan was nicknamed "Shug" as a child because of his love for sugar cane. A 1932 graduate of Auburn... more
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  • Sep 25, 1910

Date of death:

  • Jul 17, 1980 (age 69 years)

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  • 1950
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