Vaughn Mancha

Vaughn Hall Mancha (October 7, 1921 – January 27, 2011) was a professional American football player who played professionally for the Boston Yanks. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990. He was named to the All-SEC team during his career at the University of Alabama, where he played from 1944 through 1947. Earned all-SEC & All American honors as a four-year starter at the University of Alabama; played in Rose Bowl and two Sugar Bowls; voted All-Time Sugar Bowl team. Coached football at Livingston State University, Columbia University, and Florida State University and served as FSU Athletic Director.[2]

Vaughn Mancha
No. 41
Position:Center
Personal information
Born:(1921-10-07)October 7, 1921
Sugar Valley, Georgia, U.S.
Died:January 27, 2011(2011-01-27) (aged 89)[1]
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Birmingham (AL) Ramsay
College:Alabama
NFL Draft:1948 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
As an administrator:
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Other honors include induction into the Florida State Sports Hall of Fame, the Tallahassee Sports Hall of Fame, and was selected to Alabama's All-Century Team. He was married to Sybil Mancha. They have three children and four grandchildren.

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Livingston State Tigers (Alabama Intercollegiate Conference) (1949–1951)
1949 Livingston State 7–2–11st
1950 Livingston State 6–3–1
1951 Livingston State 5–5
Livingston State: 18–10–2
Total:18–10–2
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References
  1. Don Kausler, Jr. (January 27, 2011). "Alabama football legend Vaughn Mancha passes away at age 89". al.com. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  2. "Florida State University Official Athletic Site - On Campus". www.seminoles.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012.


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