Jim Spruill

James Winfred Spruill (February 26, 1923 – January 8, 2006) was an American professional basketball and football player.

Early life Spruill was born in Dublin, Texas, to Clint and Addie Spruill. He first played football at Dublin High School, where he earned four letters and All-District honours as a tailback.

College career Spruill won a basketball scholarship to Rice University where he also played college football. He was recommended to Jets coach Burl Friddle by Colts coach Cecil Isbell.

Coaching career In 1951, Spruill became a high school football coach at Silsbee, Texas. He later coached at Durango High School in Durango, Colorado, Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, and Lompoc High School in Lompoc, California. He coached football at LHS from 1965 to 1974 before serving as athletic director until 1981.

BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49 Indianapolis 1 .333 .000 .0 2.0Career 1 .333 .000 .0 2.0