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Jim Pittman

Jim Pittman

American football player and coach (1925–1971)

James Noel Pittman (August 28, 1925 – October 30, 1971) was a college football coach at Tulane University and Texas Christian University.

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A native of Boyle, Mississippi, Pittman played at Mississippi State University. From 1947 to 1949 , 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.[1][2] He died of a heart attack on the sidelines of a game against Baylor in Waco, Texas on October 30, 1971.[2]

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    Pittman coached the first seven games of the season before he died on October 30, 1971. Billy Tohill replaced Pitmman as head coach, leading TCU to a 3–1 record over the final four games, all played against conference opponents, of the season. TCU finished the season with a 6–4–1 overall record and placed third with a 5–2 conference mark.

References

  1. [1]
    "Pittman Leaves Tulane Eleven To Coach T.C.U." The New York Times. United Press International. December 16, 1970. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
  2. [2]
    "Pittman burial Tuesday". The Tuscaloosa News. The Associated Press. November 1, 1971. p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
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