McDaniel Robinson (July 17, 1926 – February 11, 2022) was an American politician and

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coach. He served as a member of the Democratic Party in the

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from 1999 to 2002, representing District 29. Robinson was defeated by fellow senator Robert C. Carpenter of the Republican Party after redistricting. He was the head football coach at

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from 1956 to 1968, compiling a record of 51–67–6. Robinson was born in

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, in 1926. He attended Western Carolina University, where he played

as a tackle from 1946 to 1949 before graduating with a graduating with a Bachelor of Science. Robinson served in the

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during

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. Robinson died on February 11, 2022, in

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, at the age of 95.

Head coaching record

College

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