The head coach of the 1955 Mississippi State Maroons football team who left after 1955 college football season was born on July 6, 1924.
The 1955 Mississippi State Maroons football team represented Mississippi State College during the 1955 college football season. 
 After the season, head coach Darrell Royal left to take the job at Washington. 
Darrell K Royal (July 6, 1924  November 7, 2012) was an American football player and coach. 
