[2][3] He was the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball from 1966 to 1973, compiling a record of 95–61 (.609).

[6][7] In 1955, The Michigan Daily wrote of Jorgensen: "His deadly outside set shot and excellent dribbling ability made him one of the Big Ten's best all-around ballplayers.

"[7] After graduating from Michigan, Jorgensen became a basketball coach at Maumee High School near Toledo, Ohio.

[10] In 1966, Jorgensen was hired as the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies men's basketball team.

[14] In February 1975, Joregensen was hired as the supervisor of basketball officials for the Western Athletic Conference.