Jim Camp

Jim Camp
Camp from 1962 George Washington yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1924-08-08)August 8, 1924
Union, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2002(2002-01-31) (aged 77)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1942Randolph–Macon
1944–1947North Carolina
1948Brooklyn Dodgers
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1950North Carolina (freshmen)
1951–1952North Carolina (backfield)
1953Mississippi State (assistant)
1954–1960Minnesota (backfield)
1961–1966George Washington
1967–1969UCLA (offensive assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall23–34
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
SoCon Coach of the Year (1966)[1]

James Vernon Camp (August 8, 1924 – January 31, 2002) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at George Washington University from 1961 to 1966, compiling a record of 23–34. A native of Danville, Virginia, Camp played college football at Randolph–Macon College in 1942 and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1944 to 1947. He played professionally for one season, in 1948, with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
George Washington Colonials (Southern Conference) (1961–1966)
1961 George Washington 3–6 3–4 6th
1962 George Washington 3–7 1–5 8th
1963 George Washington 2–7 1–5 8th
1964 George Washington 5–4 3–2 3rd
1965 George Washington 5–5 4–3 5th
1966 George Washington 5–5 4–3 4th
George Washington: 23–34 16–22
Total: 23–34

References

  1. ^ Trent, Tod (December 12, 1966). "Sports Standards". The Evening Standard.
  2. ^ "Jim Camp Added To State Football Coaching Staff". The Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, Mississippi. Associated Press. May 14, 1953. p. 23. Retrieved September 20, 2017 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.