J. Quinn Decker
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1907 |
| Died | December 20, 1987 (aged 80) |
| Playing career | |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1938 | Centre College |
| 1946-1952 | The Citadel |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 23-39-1 |
James Quinn Decker (October 29, 1907 – December 20, 1987)[1] was a college football player, coach, and sports figure in the United States.
Playing career
Decker played Fullback for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. He later became an assistant coach at the school.[2]
Coaching career
High school coaching
Before coaching in college, Decker had coached football at the high school level[3] at Central High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.[4]
Centre College
Decker was the head coach of the Centre College Praying Colonels in Danville, Kentucky from 1938[5] until completion of the 1941 season.[6]
The Citadel
Quinn was the 11th head college football coach for The Citadel Bulldogs located in Charleston, South Carolina and he held that position for seven seasons, from 1946 until 1952. His career coaching record at The Citadel was 23 wins, 39 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him eighth at The Citadel in total wins and 19th at The Citadel in winning percentage.[7]
References
- ^ J. Quinn Decker's obituary
- ^ NCAA News January 6, 1988
- ^ Tennessee Volunteers: Colorful Tales of the Orange and White By Randy Moore, (c) 2006, page 45
- ^ Fountain Citians Who Made A Difference
- ^ Lakeland Ledger "Former Citadel Coach Dies" December 22, 1987
- ^ Centre College Football coaches
- ^ Citadel Coaching Records
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