Henry C. Lattimore (February 25, 1934 – May 18, 2010) was an American football coach. He was the 10th head football coach at Morgan State University, coaching the Bears during the 1976 and 1977 seasons.[1] Lattimore was also the 15th head coach for the North Carolina Central University Eagles located in Durham, North Carolina, and he held that position for twelve seasons, from 1979 until 1990. His coaching record at North Carolina Central was 72–53–3.[2]

Henry Lattimore
Biographical details
Born(1934-02-25)February 25, 1934
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2010(2010-05-18) (aged 76)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
c. 1952Jackson State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966Jackson State (assistant)
?–1975Texas Southern (DC)
1976–1977Morgan State
1979–1990North Carolina Central
1993–1994Virginia Union
Head coaching record
Overall84–81–5
Bowls0–1
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA D-II plauyoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MEAC (1976)
1 CIAA (1980)
2 CIAA Southern Division (1981–1982)
Awards
MEAC Coach of the Year (1976)

Lattimore died on May 18, 2010, in Houston, Texas, after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Morgan State Bears (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) (1976–1977)
1976 Morgan State 6–4 5–1 T–1st
1977 Morgan State 4–6–1 3–3 4th
Morgan State: 10–10–1 8–4
North Carolina Central Eagles (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) (1979)
1979 North Carolina Central 2–8–1 1–4 6th
North Carolina Central Eagles (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1980–1990)
1980 North Carolina Central 7–5 7–0 1st L Gold Bowl
1981 North Carolina Central 7–4 6–1 1st (Southern)
1982 North Carolina Central 7–4 6–1 T–1st (Southern)
1983 North Carolina Central 8–1–1 6–1 2nd (Southern)
1984 North Carolina Central 7–3 5–2 2nd (Southern)
1985 North Carolina Central 4–6 4–4 3rd (Southern)
1986 North Carolina Central 6–4 6–1 2nd (Southern)
1987 North Carolina Central 6–5 3–4 4th (Southern)
1988 North Carolina Central 9–2–1 4–1–1 T–2nd (Southern) L NCAA Division II Quarterfinal
1989 North Carolina Central 5–5 3–3 2nd (Southern)
1990 North Carolina Central 3–7 2–4 T–2nd (Southern)
North Carolina Central: 71–54–3 53–26–1
Virginia Union Panthers (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1993–1994)
1993 Virginia Union 2–8–1 2–5–1 T–8th
1994 Virginia Union 1–9 1–7 10th
Virginia Union: 3–17–1 3–12–1
Total: 84–81–5
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Leonard L. Haynes IV, ed. (2007). Morgan State University Football Media Guide. Baltimore, Maryland: Morgan State University. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
  2. ^ North Carolina Central University coaching records Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Former NCCU coach dies:". The News & Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. May 19, 2010. p. C2. Retrieved July 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com  .