UGA coaching legend Vince Dooley celebrates 87th birthday

By AJC Sports

Sept 4, 2019

Former University of Georgia football coach and athletics director Vince Dooley celebrates his 87th birthday Sept. 4.

Born in 1932 in Mobile, Ala., Dooley won 201 games in 25 seasons at Georgia and coached the Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship. Dooley is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and will have the field at Sanford Stadium named in his honor Saturday during Georgia’s home opener against Murray State.

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— Chip Towers AJC (@ctowersajc) September 4, 2019

The absolute happiest of 87th birthday wishes to UGA coaching legend and National Champion Vince Dooley. We cannot wait to celebrate with you this Saturday with the naming of Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. #DamnGoodDawg pic.twitter.com/SrrNA0Dv2P
— 960 The Ref (@960theref) September 4, 2019

RT to wish #DGD and Bulldog legend Vince Dooley a happy 87th birthday! We’re all looking forward to the field dedication on Saturday! #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/f883hCmF3B
— Bulldogs Game Day (@WSBbulldogs) September 4, 2019

Started in 1989 to honor Vince Dooley’s 25th year at #UGA, our #VinceDooley Scholarship has given over $300,000 to help FL students attend UGA! Happy Birthday Coach, we can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday! #DGD #DooleyField @VinceDooleyUGA #Betterthanaplaque #vinceandbud pic.twitter.com/hvD6jaiTyC
— Jax Bulldog Club (@Jaxbulldogs) September 4, 2019