James Patton

James M. Patton (born ) was an American football player and coach.

Patton played college football as a guard and quarterback at Oklahoma A&M for three years before graduating in 1938.

After graduating, he served as the athletic director and football and basketball coach at Marietta, Oklahoma. One year later, he became the football and basketball coach at Sasakwa, Oklahoma. Two years later, he became an assistant football coach at Guthrie, Oklahoma. He served as head coach for the 1953 and 1954 seasons. His 1954 team compiled a 0–9 record, the worst in school history. He resigned in December 1954. His overall record as head coach was 2–16.

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