Ben Blacknall

Benjamin Sylvester Blacknall (September 26, 1946 – April 25, 2012) was an American football player and coach also former sergeant (Sgt.) in the Air Force. He served as the head football coach for Delaware Hornets at Delaware State University from 2000 to 2003, compiling a record of 16–24. He was fired midway through the 2003 season after Delaware State lost their first six games. Blacknall played college football for North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina A&T University under the guidance of Willie Jeffries. Blacknall lettered at A&T from 1968 to 1971, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1975. Blacknall was mentor to Anthony Jones, who had played for Wichita State under his guidance and recruited Blacknall to Morehouse in 1999.

Ben Blacknall
Biographical details
Born(1946-09-26)September 26, 1946
DiedApril 25, 2012(2012-04-25) (aged 65)
Playing career
1968–1971North Carolina A&T
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1976North Carolina A&T (assistant)
1977–1978South Carolina State (assistant)
1979–1983Wichita State (assistant)
1984–1988Howard (assistant)
1989–1998South Carolina State (assistant)
1999Morehouse (assistant)
2000–2003Delaware State
2007–2011Alabama A&M (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall16–24
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • MEAC Coach of the Year (2000)
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