About Jim Pittman
Lived 1925 – 1971 (aged 46). Jim Pittman was an American head coach.
James Noel Pittman (August 28, 1925 – October 30, 1971) was a college football coach at Tulane University and Texas Christian University.
Career A native of Boyle, Mississippi, Pittman played at Mississippi State University from 1947 to 1949. From 1966 to 1970, he served as the head football coach at Tulane, and during his tenure there he compiled a 21–30–1 record. In 1971, he served as the head football coach at TCU, where he compiled a 3–3–1 record, being credited for the 34–27 win that happened on the day of his death. He died of a heart attack on the sidelines of a game against Baylor in Waco, Texas on October 30, 1971.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Pittman?
American football player and coach
When was Jim Pittman born?
Jim Pittman was born on 28 August 1925 in Boyle.
When did Jim Pittman die?
Jim Pittman died on 30 October 1971 in Waco.
What was Jim Pittman's occupation?
Jim Pittman was a head coach.
What nationality was Jim Pittman?
Jim Pittman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Pittman. https://biography.guide/jim-pittman/
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