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
editEarly life and education
editA 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.