A fitting tribute to Dink Jordan (in Sunday Dec. 30 sports section), but you forgot he also taught many of us, now senior citizens, how to drive!!!
Dink Jordan taught a lot of lessons including how to drive
Former Central Cabarrus football coach Lloyd "Dink" Jordan died earlier this month, two years after the field at Viking Stadium was named in his honor.
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CONCORD – Known as an offensive innovator who always had the respect of his players, Lloyd “Dink” Jordan is likely the only coach in Cabarrus …
CONCORD - When it comes time for pomp and circumstance this June, the Vikings will have more to celebrate than diplomas. As Central Cabarrus H…
CONCORD- Coach Lloyd “Dink” Jordan, Dr. Gary Drinnen and Coach Earl Mason still get together once a month to catch up on life. When they are i…
CONCORD- Three of Central Cabarrus High School’s athletic facilities are set to be named after three influential coaches and educators.
Nancy B. Jordan CONCORD Mrs. Nancy Broadway Jordan of Fryling Ave. passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at the Tucker Hospice House. Her funeral…
