About James B. Wilson
Lived 1896 – 1986 (aged 90). James B. Wilson was an American head coach and american football player.
James Bentley Wilson (July 8, 1896 – September 25, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University at Buffalo from 1932 to 1933 and again from 1950 to 1951 and at Canisius College from 1939 to 1942 and again from 1948 to 1949, compiling a career college football record of 40–30–7.
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Who was James B. Wilson?
American football player and coach (1896-1986)
When was James B. Wilson born?
James B. Wilson was born on 8 July 1896 in Buffalo.
When did James B. Wilson die?
James B. Wilson died on 1 September 1986 in Clarence.
What was James B. Wilson's occupation?
James B. Wilson was a head coach and american football player.
What nationality was James B. Wilson?
James B. Wilson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James B. Wilson. https://biography.guide/james-b-wilson/
MLA: "James B. Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-b-wilson/.
Chicago: "James B. Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-b-wilson/.
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