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Charley Pell (1941 - May 29, 2001) was the University of Florida football coach from 1977 through 1984, credited by many with laying the foundation for the later success of the University of Florida football program.

Pell, a native of Albertville, Alabama, was a graduate of the University of Alabama, and played for the Crimson Tide under legendary coach Bear Bryant as a lineman on his first national title team in 1961. Pell later served as a graduate assistant at Alabama. Pell earned his first job as head coach at the age of 28 at Jacksonville State University. Pell earned a reputation as a workaholic who was dedicated to his players. Pell later coached at Clemson University, where he was twice named ACC Coach of the Year. Pell coached the Florida Gators from 1979 through 1984, when he was forced out in light of multiple NCAA rule violations, for which he took full responsibility.

During the Pell years, the University of Florida undertook several major facility improvements at Florida Field , including the construction of a world-class training facility (the Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. Athletic Training Center), the construction of the South End Zone stadium expansion, and the construction of the first luxury skyboxes. Pell is credited by many with turning around the finances of Florida Football.

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