April 4th, 2007 Press Release From Grambling State University's website: gram.edu
Grambling State University Remembers Coach Eddie Robinson
February 13, 1919 - April 3, 2007
Dr. Horace A. Judson’s Remarks
Grambling, Louisiana – Surrounded byfamily and friends, former Grambling State University football coach, Eddie G. Robinson, Sr. passed last evening at Northern Louisiana Medical Center (formerly Lincoln General Hospital) in Ruston, Louisiana after a lengthy illness.
Robinson is known as the giant of college football and especially among historically Black Colleges and Universities. He came to Grambling in 1941 and coached at the institution until his retirement in 1997. Robinson won 17 championships in his conference (SWAC), held the championship title 9 times for Black Colleges and creatively established a streak of 27 consecutive winning seasons 1960-86.
"The University, state and nation have lost an extraordinarily great person. Truly one of a kind. It is impossible to measure fully the impact of Coach Robinson's life. As remarkable as his achievements in football were, his impact off the field was perhaps even more important. He touched, shaped and inspired the lives of so many. His sterling example and great positiveness influenced the whole nation. Coach Robinson was a great American. As long as Grambling State University exists, as long as football is played, as long as Americans remain patriotic, Coach Rob's spirit will live. That is a special kind of immortality only very special people can attain. We are deeply saddened by his passing and we will miss him. But we will celebrate his life with great joy and gratitude. Our hearts and best wishes are with his wife, Doris and his family," said Dr. Horace A. Judson, GSU President.
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