Background
McClendon, Charles Youmans was born on October 17, 1923 in Lewisville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Leigh Alexander and Susie (Robey) McClendon.
McClendon, Charles Youmans was born on October 17, 1923 in Lewisville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Leigh Alexander and Susie (Robey) McClendon.
Bachelor, University Kentucky, 1950. Master of Arts, University Kentucky, 1951.
Graduate assistant coach football, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1950-1951; assistant coach, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1952; assistant coach, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1953-1961; head coach, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1962-1979; executive director, Tangerine Bowl (later Florida Citrus Bowl), Orlando, 1980-1981; executive director, American Football Coaches Association, Orlando, since 1982. Member Executive Committee National Association Collegiate Dirs. Athletics, Cleveland, 1986-1988.
Chairman capital contributions Doctor Phillips Young Men’s Christian Association, Orlando, 1983-1985. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member American Football Coaches Association (president 1979, trustee 1974-1979, national coach of year 1970, 35-year member award 1987.
Married Dorothy Faye Smart, December 25, 1947. Children: Delores Kay McClendon Alberty, Charles Scott.