Gerald Edwards (April 2, 1925 – March 21, 2010) was an American football, basketball, and a track and field coach.

He served as the head football coach at Montclair State University Upper Montclair, New Jersey from 1960 to 1965, compiling a record of 36–12.

Edwards also coached Montclair State's track and field and junior varsity basketball teams.

He died in 2010 after a short illness.

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