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Legendary Coach Lee Fobbs Passes at 75, Impacting Black Coaching

1/25/2026

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Lee Fobbs, a legendary college football figure, died at age 75, having paved the way for Black coaches.
He played at Grambling State University under Hall of Fame coach Eddie Robinson.
He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1973.
Fobbs coached for more than 40 years at Division I programs.
In 2015, he returned to Grambling State as running backs coach, contributing to resurgence and championship wins.

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Story summary

Lee Fobbs, a legendary college football figure, died at age 75, having paved the way for Black coaches.
He played at Grambling State University under Hall of Fame coach Eddie Robinson.
He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1973.
Fobbs coached for more than 40 years at Division I programs.
In 2015, he returned to Grambling State as running backs coach, contributing to resurgence and championship wins.