About Jim Freeman
Lived 1914 – 2015 (aged 101). Jim Freeman was an American american football player.
James Andrew Sirtosky (January 23, 1914 – August 11, 2015), known as Jim Freeman, was an American football player and coach, drafted in the ninth round of the 1938 NFL draft. He served as the head football coach at Ball State Teachers College—now Ball State University—from 1956 to 1961, compiling a record of 18–28–2. Born January 23, 1914, he turned 100 in 2014 and died on August 11, 2015, aged 101.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Freeman?
American football player and coach (1914-2015)
When was Jim Freeman born?
Jim Freeman was born on 23 January 1914 in Denbo.
When did Jim Freeman die?
Jim Freeman died on 11 August 2015 in Cape Coral.
What was Jim Freeman's occupation?
Jim Freeman was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Freeman?
Jim Freeman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Freeman (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Freeman. https://biography.guide/jim-freeman/
MLA: "Jim Freeman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-freeman/.
Chicago: "Jim Freeman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-freeman/.
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