Grambling State University

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Grambling State University

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Historically black university founded 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School. It became Lincoln Parish Training School in 1918, Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute in 1928 (as a junior college), Grambling College in 1947 and finally Grambling State University in 1974.

Location:
Grambling, LA

Founding Date:
1901

Team:
Tigers

Enrollment:
8000

Official Website:
http://www.gram.edu/

STUDENTS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Erykah Badu Singer 26-Feb-1971 R&B vocalist, Baduizm

Charles M. Blow Columnist 11-Aug-1970 New York Times Op-Ed columnist

Willie Brown Football 2-Dec-1940 NFL Hall of Famer

Buck Buchanan Football 10-Sep-1940 16-Jul-1992 KC Chiefs, Hall of Famer

Willie D. Davis Football 24-Jul-1934 Businessman, former football player

Willis Reed Basketball 25-Jun-1942 NBA Hall of Famer

Doug Williams Football 9-Aug-1955 Former NFL and USFL quarterback

COACHES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Lee Calhoun Track and Field 23-Feb-1933 22-Jun-1989 Olympic hurdler

Eddie Robinson Football 13-Feb-1919 3-Apr-2007 Grambling Head Coach, 1941-97

Doug Williams Football 9-Aug-1955 Former NFL and USFL quarterback

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