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C. L. Whittington

1952–

United States

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Columbus Lorenzo Whittington (born August 1, 1952) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). Whittington served as the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University for one season in 2003, compiling a record of 1–10. Whittington played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers from 1970 to 1973 and then played in the NFL with the Oilers. After his playing career, he served as the head coach for Prairie View A&M for one season in 2003, compiling a record of 1–10. He became the defensive back coach at Hallsville High School.

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