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Jim Blevins

1934 – 2000

American college football player and coach

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Lived 1934 – 2000 (aged 65–66). Jim Blevins was an American american football player and american football coach.

Jim Blevins (1934 – January 10, 2000) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University from 1965 to 1968, compiling a record of 22–15–1. Blevins also served as an assistant coach at Lawrence County High School, Alabama, and UTEP.

Early life A native of Moulton, Alabama, Blevins lettered in football, basketball, and baseball while attending Lawrence County High School. Upon graduation, he served three years in the United States Army before enrolling at the University of Alabama. For the 1959 season, Blevins was selected as a team captain and played his final game as part of Bryant's first bowl game at Alabama in the 1959 Liberty Bowl. After only one season with the Gamecocks, he was elevated to head coach in November 1964 after Don Salls resigned from the position. During his four-year tenure as head coach at Jacksonville State, Blevins had an overall record of 22–15–1 and won a pair of Alabama Collegiate Conference championships.

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1934, Moulton
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University of Alabama

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Blevins?

American college football player and coach

When was Jim Blevins born?

Jim Blevins was born in 1934 in Moulton.

When did Jim Blevins die?

Jim Blevins died on 10 January 2000 in Huntsville.

What was Jim Blevins's occupation?

Jim Blevins was an american football player and american football coach.

What nationality was Jim Blevins?

Jim Blevins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Blevins

· Wikidata: Q115714750

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