James Irick
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 30, 1923 Paola, Kansas |
| Died | February 18, 1993 (aged 69) Kansas City, Kansas |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1963–1975 | Baker |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 50–63–4 (.444) |
James S. Irick is an American football coach in the United States.
Coaching career
Irick was the head college football coach for the Baker Wildcats located in Baldwin City, Kansas. He held that position for 13 seasons, from 1963 until 1975.[1] His coaching record at Baker was 50 wins, 63 losses and 4 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #4 at Baker in total wins and #14 at the school in winning percentage (.444).[2][3] He took over the position from longtime coach Karl Spear who moved up to become the school's Athletic Director.[4]
He died of a brain aneurysm in 1993 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.[5][6]
References
- ^ Shafer, Ian. "Baker University (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ DeLassus, David. "Baker Wildcats Records By Year (incomplete data)". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
- ^ "Baker Football All-Time Records" (PDF). Baker Wildcats. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- ^ "Baker Names Irick as New Grid Coach as Spear Steps Up". Lawrence Journal-World. January 30, 1963. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Lawrence Journal World, Friday, February 19, 1993, Lawrence, Kansas, United States Of America
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