In 1995 the Tigers made history by becoming the first HBCU to compete … Eddie Payton establishes own legacy as Jackson St. golf coach. Leo Named Eddie #7. Eddie Payton was born on August 3, 1951 in Columbia, Mississippi, USA. As coach of the Jackson State golf team, Eddie Payton was won 34 golf titles: 21 with the men’s teams and 13 with the women’s. Eddie is currently the head golf coach at Jackson State. Eddie accepted Christ as his Saviour at a young age. Biography. -Founder of National Minority Golf Championship. (JSU Sports Information)- Eddie Payton, Jackson State University's head golf coach, has retired from the position after leading the Tigers and Lady Tigers programs for 30 years.PaytonDuring his tenure the trailblazing men's golf team won 25 conference championships and eight National Minority titles. Eddie Payton is 1 of the famous people in our database with the age of 68 years old. 31st PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship presented by CastleOak Securities. JACKSON, Miss. Under Eddie, the … -Hall of Fame: Marion County, Jackson State, SWAC & Nation Black Golfer -Conference Coach of the Year 28 times. Learn about Eddie's life, zodiac sign, birthday, real bio, and interesting facts here. “She is perhaps the most physically complete player from a black college,” Payton says. A year ago, golf coach Eddie Payton tried discrimination when his team was not selected for the tournament — despite the fact that the majority of his team is white. Former NFL running back and kick returner for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, who became a golf coach at Jackson State University following retirement. Former Jackson State running back and golf coach Eddie Payton, former Alabama State and NFL linebacker Eddie Robinson, former Alcorn State baseball coach Willie “Rat’’McGowan, and SWAC Public Relations Director and Compliance Officer Russell Stockard will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to SWAC’s tradition of excellence.
Football Player Born in Mississippi #35. SI has a profile of this remarkably successful golf coach: Now in his 25th season guiding the program, Payton is, without question, one of the nation’s most successful collegiate golf coach. Author: Jeff Pearlman Publish date: Nov 6, 2009. He is also the uncle of Jarrett Payton formerly of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. During his tenure the trailblazing men's golf team won 25 conference championships and eight National Minority titles. Eddie is Walter Payton’s older brother. JACKSON, Miss. "I'm extremely happy for Sam." JACKSON, Miss. Eddie Payton was born in Columbia, MS on August 3, 1951. Former NFL running back and kick returner for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, who became a golf coach at Jackson State University following retirement. In addition to football, Eddie is also an accomplished golfer, and has been his alma mater's men's and women's golf coach for almost three decades.