John Robinson (American football)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was John Robinson (American football) born?July 25, 1935
2. When did John Robinson (American football) die?November 11, 2024
3. What is the primary coaching affiliations?University of Southern California (USC) Trojans, Los Angeles Rams (NFL)
4. What is the notable collegiate accomplishments?Four Rose Bowl victories and one national championship share with USC
5. Who was John Robinson?John Robinson was a famous American football coach who led teams at the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Rams.
6. What big games did he win?He won four Rose Bowl championships with USC and helped the Trojans share a national championship in 1978.

Collegiate Football: American football played by student-athletes representing universities and colleges.
Professional Football: American football played at the highest level by paid athletes in leagues like the NFL.
National Championship: The ultimate title awarded to the top-ranked team in college football at the end of a season.
Non-consecutive Tenure: Holding a position or job for different periods of time, with breaks in between.