Don Gaffney
Don Gaffney was born on February 1, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was an All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection at quarterback, and led the Gators to three bowl games (Tangerine Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Gator Bowl) as their starting quarterback from 1973 until 1975. He was the first African-American to play quarterback for the Florida Gators football team. He was later elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1986. He taught business law at the University of North Florida and served on the Jacksonville City Council from 1983 until 1986.
Don comes from a well known family in the Jacksonville area. Gaffney’s younger brother Derrick Gaffney also had a successful collegiate football career. His nephew is Jabar Gafney, the former former NFL wide receiver. His brothers Warren and Johnny also played football for the Florida Gators.
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