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 2024-05-16.
- ^ "The NCAA News: News & Features". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-02.