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Candy Robinson
Biographical details
BornFebruary 24, 1940
DiedFebruary 15, 2011(2011-02-15) (aged 70)
Houston, Texas
Alma materGrambling College
Playing career
1961–1964Grambling
1967Rock Hill Indians
1968Greenwood Braves
Position(s)Pitcher
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1989Texas Southern (assistant)
1990–2008Texas Southern
Head coaching record
Overall332-571-2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
  • 2× SWAC Tournament Champions (2004, 2008)
Awards
  • NAIA All-American (1964)

Candy Robinson, Jr. (February 24, 1940 – February 15, 2011) was an American college baseball coach, primarily serving as head coach of the Texas Southern team.[1] On February 15, 2011, Robinson died from cancer.[2]

References

  1. ^ Megan Manfull (May 23, 2004). "Texas Southern's baseball shows some pride". www.chron.com. Hearst Media Group. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Ronnie Turner (February 15, 2011). "Cancer claims life of ex-TSU baseball coach Robinson". www.chron.com. Hearst Media Group. Retrieved June 1, 2018.