Ben McGee

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.

Ben McGee
No. 60
Position:Defensive end, defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1939-01-26) January 26, 1939
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 a player:
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1964–1972)
As a 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
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