Jim McCormick (American football)

James B. McCormick (March 21, 1884 – September 18, 1959) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a fullback at Princeton University from 1904 to 1907. McCormick also served as the head football coach at Princeton in 1909, tallying a mark of 6–2–1. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1954. McCormick served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War I.[1]

Jim McCormick
Biographical details
Born(1884-03-21)March 21, 1884
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 18, 1959(1959-08-18) (aged 75)
Duxbury, Massachusetts
Playing career
1904–1907Princeton
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1909Princeton
Head coaching record
Overall6–2–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-American, 1905
All-American, 1906
All-American, 1907
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1954 (profile)

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Princeton Tigers (Independent) (1909)
1909 Princeton 6–2–1
Princeton: 6–2–1
Total:6–2–1

References

  1. "Memorials". Princeton Alumni Weekly. The Trustees of Princeton University. 60 (1): 33. September 18, 1959. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
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