George James Jr. (January 20, 1927 – September 14, 2008)[1] was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Alabama State University from 1976 to 1983 and Kentucky State University from 1990 to 1991, compiling a career college football coaching record of 45–57–3.[2] James died at the age of 81, on September 14, 2008, at his home in Montgomery, Alabama.[3]

George James Jr.
Biographical details
BornJanuary 20, 1927
DiedSeptember 14, 2008 (aged 81)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1968Robert L. Austin HS (AL)
1969–1975Alabama State (defensive assistant)
1976–1983Alabama State
1989North Carolina A&T (assistant)
1990–1991Kentucky State
Head coaching record
Overall45–57–3 (college)
90–8–4 (high school)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Alabama State Hornets (NCAA Division II independent) (1976–1981)
1976 Alabama State 8–3
1977 Alabama State 4–4–1
1978 Alabama State 8–3
1979 Alabama State 6–5
1980 Alabama State 6–5
1981 Alabama State 5–4–1
Alabama State Hornets (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (1982–1983)
1982 Alabama State 2–6–1 0–0 NA
1983 Alabama State 2–9 0–6 T–6th
Alabama State: 41–39–3 0–6
Kentucky State Thorobreds (NCAA Division II independent) (1990–1991)
1990 Kentucky State 2–9
1991 Kentucky State 2–9
Kentucky State: 4–18
Total: 45–57–3

References

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  1. ^ "George James". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  2. ^ Kentucky State University coaching records Archived October 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Former ASU Football Coach Dies". Montgomery, Alabama: WSFA. September 15, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2019.