Coach James Ralph "Shug" Jordan is back on Auburn's campus and in the library. The Ralph Brown Draughon Library has recently opened an exhibit that commemorates the 40th anniversary of Jordan's retirement.
Jordan, who was Auburn’s football coach from 1951-1975, led the Tigers to 176 wins, 83 losses and six ties and also their first National Championship before retiring.
Todd Shipman, education librarian, said Jordan turned Auburn football around.
Schmidt said he decided to do the exhibit, because he realized it has been 40 years since Jordan retired, and a complete generation has passed since Jordan was coach.
“I felt that it was time for us to commemorate him, to remember him,” Shipman said. “Students see his name on the street and on the stadium, but I wasn’t sure if they really understood and knew what a successful coach he was.”
Shipman said they chose the photos and documents that best charted Jordan’s life and career. The exhibit highlights the special players and the events that signified his growth from a beloved football coach to an Auburn icon.
According to Shipman, the exhibit will stay open through the 2015 football season and will probably be open until next year.
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