Clarkie Mayfield

Herman Clark Mayfield (October 11, 1941 – May 28, 1977) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, from 1974 to 1976, compiling a record of 22–11.[1]

Clarkie Mayfield
Biographical details
Born(1941-10-11)October 11, 1941
DiedMay 28, 1977(1977-05-28) (aged 35)
Southgate, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
1960–1962Kentucky
Position(s)Halfback, placekicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1966LaRue County HS (KY) (assistant)
1967–1968Franklin-Simpson HS (KY) (assistant)
1969–1973Jacksonville State (OC/QB/RB)
1974–1976Jacksonville State
Head coaching record
Overall22–11 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 GSC (1974)

As a player at the University of Kentucky in 1962, Mayfield's field goal clinched a victory against Tennessee in the season's final game. He died on May 28, 1977, in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky.[2]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (Gulf South Conference) (1974–1976)
1974 Jacksonville State 7–47–11st
1975 Jacksonville State 7–35–3T–3rd
1976 Jacksonville State 6–46–23rd
Jacksonville State: 22–1118–6
Total:22–11
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. "2019 JSU Football Media Guide". Jacksonville State Gamecocks. 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. Story, Mark (October 16, 2011). "Clarkie Mayfield, ex-Cat, in life and death, refused to back down". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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