Jim Garner (American football)

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Jim Garner
Biographical details
Born Mobile, Alabama
Alma mater Livingston State
Playing career
1949–1951 Livingston State
Position(s) Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1960–1966 Livingston State
Head coaching record
Overall22–39–3

Jim Garner was an American football player and coach. Garner played guard at Livingston State College (now the University of West Alabama) from 1949 to 1951. [1] He later served as the head football coach at Livingston State from 1960 through his resignation from the school following the 1966 season. [2] During his tenure there, he compiled an overall record of 22 wins, 39 losses and 3 ties (22–39–3). [3]

Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Livingston State Tigers (Alabama Collegiate Conference)(1960–1966)
1960 Livingston State1–6–1
1961 Livingston State3–6–1
1962 Livingston State3–6
1963 Livingston State4–5
1964 Livingston State3–6–1
1965 Livingston State5–4
1966 Livingston State3–6
Livingston State:22–39–3
Total:22–39–3

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References

  1. "Garner has Livingston in greener grid pastures". The Tuscaloosa News. September 2, 1964. p. 38. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  2. "Jim Garner resigning post". The Tuscaloosa News. November 10, 1966. p. 6. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
  3. DeLassus, David. "James "Jim" Garner Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2011.