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Ben McGee
No. 60
Position: Defensive end, defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1939-01-26) January 26, 1939 (age 85)
Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Henderson (Starkville)
College: Jackson State
NFL Draft: 1964 / Round: 4 / Pick: 51
Career history
As player:
As coach:
  • Jackson State (1973–1975) (assistant)
  • Arkansas–Pine Bluff (1976–1977) (assistant)
  • Mississippi Valley State (1978–1979) (assistant)
  • Arkansas–Pine Bluff (1980–1983) (head coach)
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Pro Bowl (1966, 1968)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team
Player stats at PFR

Benjamin McGee Jr. (born January 26, 1939) is an American former football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive end for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Jackson State University. McGee served as head football coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for four seasons, from 1980 to 1983, compiling a record of 17–22–4.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NCAA Division II independent) (1980–1982)
1980 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 5–6
1981 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 5–4–2
1982 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 5–5–1
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (NAIA Division I independent) (1983)
1983 Arkansas–Pine Bluff 2–7–1
Arkansas–Pine Bluff: 17–22–4
Total: 17–22–4
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