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(One of the Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time)
Robert Cleckler Bowden, popularly known as "Bobby" was one of the legendary football coaches. He coached the Florida State University (FSU) team for nearly seven decades during which the team registered more than three hundred victories, breaking all the past records. For his accomplishments with the Seminoles, he is regarded as one of the greatest college football coaches of all time. There is no denying the fact that it is the coach who recognizes the talent required to build a strong and potentially winning team and Bowden excelled in the job. On January 1, 2010, he made his final coaching appearance in the 2010 Gator Bowl game, with a 33–21 victory over his former program, West Virginia.
Birthday
November 8, 1929 (Scorpio)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Robert Cleckler Bowden
Died on
August 8, 2021
Spouse/Ex-
Ann Estock (m. 1949)
Parents
Bob Bowden
Sunset (née Cleckler ) Bowden
Children
Tommy Bowden Terry Bowden Jeff Bowden
When did Bobby Bowden start coaching at Florida State University?
Bobby Bowden started coaching at Florida State University in 1976.
How many national championships did Bobby Bowden win with Florida State University?
Bobby Bowden won two national championships with Florida State University, in 1993 and 1999.
What was Bobby Bowden's coaching record at Florida State University?
Bobby Bowden's coaching record at Florida State University was 304 wins, 97 losses, and 4 ties.
What is Bobby Bowden known for in college football?
Bobby Bowden is known for building Florida State University's football program into a national powerhouse and for his innovative offensive strategies.
What is Bobby Bowden's coaching legacy in college football?
Bobby Bowden's coaching legacy in college football includes being one of the winningest coaches in the history of the sport and revolutionizing the game with his aggressive and high-scoring offensive approach.
