James Irick
James S. Irick (July 30, 1923 – February 18, 1993) was an American football, basketball, and tennis coach. He served as the head football coach at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas for 13 seasons, from 1963 to 1975, compiling a record of 50–63–4.[1][2] He took over the position from longtime coach Karl Spear who moved up to become the school's athletic director.[3]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1923 Douthat, Oklahoma |
| Died | February 18, 1993 (aged 69) Kansas City, Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1956–1962 | Baker (assistant) |
| 1963–1975 | Baker |
| Basketball | |
| 1956–1963 | Baker |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 50–63–4 (football) |
He died of a brain aneurysm in 1993 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.[4][5]
References
- DeLassus, David. "Baker Wildcats Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- "Baker Football All-Time Records" (PDF). Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- "Baker Names Irick as New Grid Coach as Spear Steps Up". Lawrence Journal-World. January 30, 1963. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- Lawrence Journal World, February 19, 1993, Lawrence, Kansas
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