Thursday, May 25, 2017

1977 Profile: Bob Ledbetter

Offensive Backfield Coach
"A 17-year coaching veteran, Ledbetter will work with running backs and assist Joe Gardi with special teams. He was an assistant at Grambling last year under Eddie Robinson, whom he credits as the main influence in his coaching career.
Ledbetter coached the offensive backfield for the New Orleans Saints from 1974-75. The Saints set a club season rushing record in his first year with 1,974 yards in 503 attempts.
His first coaching position was in 1960 in the Memphis, Tennessee school system, where he remained until he was named head freshman coach at Southern Illinois University in 1968. Bob also served as a varsity assistant until 1972 when he was appointed head coach at Norfolk (VA) State.
A 1960 graduate of Mississippi Industrial College (Holly Springs, Mississippi), Bob played tackle, tight end, fullback and linebacker in college. He has a Master's degree in health education from Southern Illinois plus credits towards a doctorate. Bob boxed for seven years as an amateur in the Army. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, best known as the home of Elvis Presley."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

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