Grant Teaff

Grant Garland Teaff (/ˈtæf/; born November 12, 1933) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at McMurry University (1960–1965), Angelo State University (1969–1971), and Baylor University (1972–1992), compiling a career college football record of 170–151–8.[1]

Grant Teaff
Sport(s)Football
Biographical details
Born (1933-11-12) November 12, 1933 (age 90)
Hermleigh, Texas
Playing career
Position(s)Linebacker
Head coaching record
Overall170–151–8
Bowls4–4
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 SWC (1974, 1980)
Awards
AFCA Coach of the Year (1974)
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (1974)
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (2006)
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2001 (profile)

In his 21 seasons as head coach of the Baylor Bears football team, Teaff's teams won two Southwest Conference titles and appeared in eight bowl games. His 128 wins are the most of any coach in the history of the program. Teaff was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2001.

References

  1. Mark Schlabach, Richt's motivational gamble pays off for Georgia, ESPN.com, October 29, 2007.