Photos

Celebrating Rob’s 100th birthday

Eddie Robinson during football practice

Eddie Robinson during football practice.

Eddie Robinson stands with family, Doug Williams (center), and Grambling State President Joseph Johnson (left)

Eddie Robinson covers sports magazine October 1985

Coach Eddie Rob assists as President Clinton receives honorary doctorate from Grambling State University at spring graduation in 1999.

Coach is all smiles with boxing champ Sugar Ray Leonard (left) and star GSU and NFL quarterback Doug Williams

Rob with James Harris in 1968

Coach Robinson coached the basketball team

Coach Rob with journalist, Howard Cosell

Grambling College baseball team with Coach Robinson in 1946.

Coach Robinson with first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl, Doug Williams

Rob was no stranger to being interviewed. His accomplishmets and renown extended far beyond the football field.