Vernon, better known as "Skip" was the first Black College All American From Langston University graduating with honors in 1931.  He recieved his master of science from Tennesse State University  After several years of high school coaching in Oklahoma and an appointment at Tennesse State University, he moved to the University of Maryland Eastern shore (formerly Maryland State College) in Princess Anne, Maryland in 1948.

 

In 1951 Skip was named coach of the year, by the Pigskin Club of Washington D.C.  His Maryland State team 1949-1951, and 1955 went undefeated.  At one point held a 31 game winning streak. 

 

In fifteen years he won four conference championships and saw a record balloon to 105-21-5.  Skip was married to Mac Etta Johnson, his high school sweet heart in 1931, to this union one child was born, Vernetta McCain.

 

Skip was formerly a member of the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, in Princess Anne, Maryland and St. Paul United Methodist Church in Berlin, Maryland.  He was a active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the Langston University Alumni Association.

 

Skip's Parent:

Erwin McCain 1856-1924

Mary Jane Combs McCain 1873-1962

 

Vernon McCain (Skip) 1908-1993