Herman Clark Mayfield (October 11, 1941 – May 28, 1977) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, from 1974 to 1976, compiling a record of 22–11.[1]

Clarkie Mayfield
Biographical details
Born(1941-10-11)October 11, 1941
DiedMay 28, 1977(1977-05-28) (aged 35)
Southgate, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
1960–1962Kentucky
Position(s)Halfback, placekicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1966LaRue County HS (KY) (assistant)
1967–1968Franklin-Simpson HS (KY) (assistant)
1969–1973Jacksonville State (OC/QB/RB)
1974–1976Jacksonville State
Head coaching record
Overall22–11 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 GSC (1974)

As a player at the University of Kentucky in 1962, Mayfield's field goal clinched a victory against Tennessee in the season's final game. He died on May 28, 1977, in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Jacksonville State Gamecocks (Gulf South Conference) (1974–1976)
1974 Jacksonville State 7–4 7–1 1st
1975 Jacksonville State 7–3 5–3 T–3rd
1976 Jacksonville State 6–4 6–2 3rd
Jacksonville State: 22–11 18–6
Total: 22–11
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "2019 JSU Football Media Guide". Jacksonville State Gamecocks. 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Story, Mark (October 16, 2011). "Clarkie Mayfield, ex-Cat, in life and death, refused to back down". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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