About Ted James
Lived 1906 – 1999 (aged 92). Ted James was an American american football player.
Theodore Lawrence James (August 8, 1906 – June 8, 1999) was an American football player and coach.
Playing career In college, James starred for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cornhuskers from 1926 to 1928 and was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. After graduating, he played for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in the National Football League (NFL), appearing in 10 games in 1929.
Coaching career After playing for one year in the NFL, he became the head football coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 1930 to 1932. He accumulated a record of 13–10–2 and won the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Association title in 1930.
During that time, he was also the head men's basketball coach for three seasons, compiling a 33–27 record.
Head coaching record Football
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted James?
American football player (1906-1999)
When was Ted James born?
Ted James was born on 8 August 1906 in Wymore.
When did Ted James die?
Ted James died on 8 July 1999 in Denver.
What was Ted James's occupation?
Ted James was an american football player.
What nationality was Ted James?
Ted James was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted James (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted James. https://biography.guide/ted-james-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ted James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-james-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ted James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-james-american-football-player/.
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