Cole A. Proctor (June 25, 1942 – September 18, 2020) was an

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coach and scout. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1990 to 1993, compiling a record of 15–29. During his tenure there, he hired

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as his

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. He was the head football coach at

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, then a junior college, from 1976 to 1978. After retiring from coaching, Proctor was a scout for the

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(1994–1998) and the

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(1999–2011) of the

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(NFL).

Head coaching record

College

Junior college

References

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