- James Allen McDonald
James Allen McDonald (
June 9 ,1915 - May 1, 1997), was a college and professionalAmerican football player, and later the footballhead coach at theUniversity of Tennessee for one season.College career
McDonald was a halfback and
quarterback for theOhio State University football team from 1935 to 1937. In his senior year he was a team co-captain, and was named as anAll-America selection. McDonald's most memorable play that year was only worth one point. He was kicking apoint after touchdown against Northwestern and the ball was blocked. The holder,Mike Kabealo , grabbed the ball, pitched it back to McDonald. McDonald ran the ball around the right side for the point. The final score was 7-0.McDonald was also a three-year starter as a guard on the Ohio State basketball team, from 1936 to 1938. He served as team captain as a senior.
McDonald was inducted into the
Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1986.Professional football and coaching careers
McDonald was selected by the
Philadelphia Eagles as the second pick in the 1938NFL draft , but never played for that team. He played two seasons with the Lions, picking up a career total of80 yards.McDonald was a football assistant under
University of Tennessee head coach Bowden Wyatt from 1955-1962. He succeeded Wyatt in 1963, but stayed at that position for only one year. After his year as head coach McDonald remained on the Tennessee staff as an Assistant Athletic Director.McDonald's son, James McDonald, Jr., was a starting defensive end for the Volunteers in 1967.
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