Don Salls
Donald J. Salls (June 24, 1919 – January 2, 2021) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University from 1946 to 1952 and from 1954 to 1964.[2] He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.[3] He died in January 2021 at the age of 101.[4][5]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1919 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Playing career | |
| 1940–1942 | Alabama |
| Position(s) | Fullback, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1952 | Jacksonville State |
| 1954–1964 | Jacksonville State |
References
- "Reliving the tradition with Don Salls". Alabama Crimson Tide. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Don Salls". Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Donald J. "Donnie" Salls". Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Former Alabama football player Don Salls dies at 101". al. January 3, 2021.
- Walsh, Christopher. "Alabama's Oldest Letterman, Don Salls, Dies at Age 101". Sports Illustrated Alabama Crimson Tide News, Analysis and More.
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