Carl James
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Carl C. James (September 18, 1925 – November 14, 2005) was an American collegiate sports executive. He was the commissioner of the Big Eight Conference from 1980 through 1996.
Biography
[edit]Early life and education
[edit]A native of Raleigh, N.C., he graduated from Duke University. He earned seven varsity letters in football and track and field.[1]
Awards and honors
[edit]- 1996: James J. Corbett Memorial Award[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carl James (1990) - Duke Athletics Hall of Fame". Duke University. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "The NCAA News: News & Features". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.