James Parker Coombs[2] (June 6, 1869 – February 22, 1935), also known as Big Jim or Daddy Jim, was the head coach of the University of Maine's football team in 1898 and compiled a 1–4 record.[3] Coombs later went on to be a singer in New York.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Maine Black Bears (Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1898)
1898 Maine 1–4 0–4
Maine: 1–4 0–4
Total: 1–4

References

  1. ^ The ATO palm - Alpha Tau Omega - Google Books. 1899. Retrieved July 31, 2012 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "The Sun - Google News Archive". Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  3. ^ "Brown alumni monthly". Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  4. ^ "Brown alumni monthly". Retrieved July 31, 2012.


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