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One of Hampton's most successful football coaches, Fred Freeman spent two seasons as defensive coordinator for the Pirates (1981-83) before being elevated to the head coaching position, replacing Ed Wyche. He served as head coach from 1984-91 and his teams posted a 49-31-4 record in eight seasons.
His 49 wins places him third on Hampton's all-time wins list behind legendary Joe Taylor and Gideon Smith. The 1995 Pirate team finished with a 10-2 mark, won the CIAA crown, and advanced to the NCAA Playoffs.
From 1987-89, Hampton compiled a 24-7-1 record including finishes of 9-3, 7-3, and 8-1-1. Freeman played his collegiate football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1967 NFL Draft.
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