Curtis Crockett (October 18, 1940 – February 1, 2003) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Clark Atlanta University from 1999 to 2001, compiling a record of 8–17. Crockett was appointed interim head coach four games into the 1999 season when head coach Elmer Mixon resigned after an 0–4 start.[1] He resigned eight games into the 2001 season after leading the team to 1–7 record. Clark Atlanta's athletic director Brenda Edmond gave Crockett the option of being fired or resigning.[2]

Curtis Crockett
Biographical details
Born(1940-10-18)October 18, 1940
McDonough, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2003(2003-02-01) (aged 62)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
Football
c. 1960Clark Atlanta
1965Baltimore Broncos
Basketball
c. 1960Clark Atlanta
Track and field
c. 1960Clark Atlanta
Position(s)Defensive end (football)
Discus, shot put (track and field)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1999Clark Atlanta (assistant)
1999–2001Clark Atlanta
Head coaching record
Overall8–17

Crockett played for one season for the Baltimore Broncos of the Atlantic Coast Football League.[3] He died of cancer on February 1, 2003, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.[4][5]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Clark Atlanta Panthers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1999–2001)
1999 Clark Atlanta 3–4[n 1] 1–3[n 1] T–7th
2000 Clark Atlanta 4–6 3–4 T–4th
2001 Clark Atlanta 1–7[n 2] 1–5[n 2]
Clark Atlanta: 8–17 5–12
Total: 8–17

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Elmer Mixon served as the head coach for the first four games of the season before resigning. Crockett was appointed interim head coach and led the team for the final seven games. Clark Atlanta finished the year with an overall record of 3–7 and a conference mark of 1–5.
  2. ^ a b Crockett served as the head coach for the first eight games of the season before resigning. Kevin Gray was appointed interim head coach and led the team for the final three games. Clark Atlanta finished the year with an overall record of 1–10 and a conference mark of 1–6, tying for seventh place.

References

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  1. ^ Reese, Earnest (September 29, 1999). "CAU coach quits after starting 0-4". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. D6. Retrieved December 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ Reese, Earnest (November 6, 2001). "Clark's Crockett out with 3 games left". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. D6. Retrieved December 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ "Curtis Crockett". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
  4. ^ Reese, Earnest (February 3, 2003). "Curtis Crockett, 63, ex-Clark Atlanta coach games left". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. B6. Retrieved December 31, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "Former Clark Atlanta football coach Curtis Crockett dies". accesswdun.com. February 4, 2003. Retrieved September 8, 2019.