Alonza Smith “Jake” Gaither April 11, 1903- Feb. 18, 1994 Dayton, Tennessee Knoxville College ’27 B.S. Ohio State University ’37 M.A. Knoxville College ’62 LL.D |
Florida Hall of Fame Tennessee Hall of Fame National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame NAIA Helms Hall of Fame National Football Foundation Hall of Fame College Football Hall of Fame Amos Alonzo Stagg Award Walter Camp Award |
Produced 36 All-Americans 42 NFL players |
Six-time Black College National Champions |