Former Grambling State University football coach Eddie Robinson died on April 3, 2007, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, Louisiana, after being admitted earlier in the day. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease shortly after his retirement from football in 1997.

Robinson was at Grambling State for 57 years and was the first college football coach to win over 400 games with an impressive record of 408-165-15. Coach Robinson motivated and pushed his players to be the best they could be. He is definitely a legend and a hero in college football and will be missed by many. I’m inspired by his life and the impact he made in the lives others.

Coach Robinson was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris, until his death, two children, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Official Press Release from Grambling State University