Tyrone Caldwell (March 23, 1947 – January 4, 2022) was an American football player and coach. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1970 NFL draft.[1] Caldwell was the final head football coach at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, serving for one season, in 1979, and compiling a record of 3–7–1.[2]

Tyrone Caldwell
Biographical details
Born(1947-03-23)March 23, 1947
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 2022(2022-01-04) (aged 74)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Playing career
1966–1969South Carolina State
1968Alabama Hawks
Position(s)Defensive tackle, defensive end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1978Maryland Eastern Shore (DC)
1979Maryland Eastern Shore
Head coaching record
Overall3–7–1

He died on January 4, 2022, at the age of 74.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) (1979)
1979 Maryland Eastern Shore 3–7–1 0–0 N/A
Maryland Eastern Shore: 3–7–1 0–0
Total: 3–7–1

References

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  1. ^ "1970 NFL Draft". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Tyrone Caldwell". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Funeral for SC State Hall of Famer Tyrone Caldwell Set". January 15, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.