Hudson "Curley" Hallman was born on September 3,1947 and is a former American football player and coach.
13 Facts About Curley Hallman
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Curley Hallman is widely considered the worst coach in LSU Tigers football history.
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Curley Hallman played on the Aggies' 1967 squad, which garnered a Southwest Conference championship and a Cotton Bowl Classic win.
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Curley Hallman had additionally coached linebackers and defensive backs at Clemson University under Danny Ford.
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In 1987, Curley Hallman became the head coach at Southern Miss, where he proceeded to compile the highest winning percentage in school history with the help of future NFL star quarterback Brett Favre.
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Curley Hallman is credited for laying the foundation for Southern Miss' rise to regional power status under Jeff Bower.
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On November 28,1990, Curley Hallman was hired to coach the LSU Tigers, replacing Mike Archer.
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Curley Hallman left for Baton Rouge just days before the Golden Eagles were due to play in the 1990 All-American Bowl.
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When Curley Hallman refused to resign, Dean fired him, though he was allowed to finish out the season.
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Curley Hallman continued working at the college level as a position coach and coordinator for another decade, with stops at SEC schools Alabama and Mississippi State.
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In 2001, Curley Hallman was the co-defensive coordinator for the Birmingham Thunderbolts in the XFL.
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Curley Hallman was replaced by Cordova High School's former head coach Scott Basden.
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Curley Hallman is married to former Alabama State Senator Tammy Irons of Florence.