James C. Loveless (March 4, 1907 – September 9, 1997) was an American football, basketball, baseball, track, and swimming coach, athletics administrator, and educator.[1] He served as the head football coach at Grove City College from 1937 to 1953, compiling a record of 39–61–7.[2] Loveless also coached basketball and track at Grove City.[3]

Loveless attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he starred in football, basketball, and baseball.[4] He died on September 9, 1997.[5]

Head coaching record

College football

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Grove City Crimson/Wolverines (Independent) (1937–1953)
1937 Grove City 1–7
1938 Grove City 3–3–2
1939 Grove City 1–6–1
1940 Grove City 4–4
1941 Grove City 3–2–1
1942 Grove City 2–5
1943 No team—World War II
1944 No team—World War II
1945 No team—World War II
1946 Grove City 3–4–1
1947 Grove City 6–2
1948 Grove City 5–2–1
1949 Grove City 7–1
1950 Grove City 1–7
1951 Grove City 1–6
1952 Grove City 1–6–1
1953 Grove City 2–6
Grove City: 39–61–7
Total: 39–61–7

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References

  1. ^ "Loveless, James C." Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "James Loveless". Grove City Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Loveless Leaves Grove City For Position at De Pauw". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. May 15, 1954. p. 13. Retrieved February 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Grove City Selects Oklahoman For Grid Vacancy". The Record-Argus. Greenville, Pennsylvania. August 6, 1937. p. 10. Retrieved February 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "James Loveless, ex-DePauw educator". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. September 12, 1997. p. D11. Retrieved February 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Football Year-by-Year Records". Grove City College. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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