Jim Preas
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Team | The Apprentice School |
| Conference | Atlantic Central Football Conference |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | June 22, 1893 Johnston City, Tennessee |
| Died | January 1965 (aged 71) Johnston City, Tennessee |
| Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1919–1921 | Apprentice |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18-3-1 (0.818) |
James Henry Preas (June 22, 1893 – January 1965) was an American football coach and sports figure in the United States.[1][2]
Coaching history
Coach Jim Preas was the first head college football coach for the The Apprentice School Builders located in Newport News, Virginia and he held that position for three seasons, from 1919 until 1921. His coaching record at Apprentice was 18 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him fifth at Apprentice in total wins and second at Apprentice in winning percentage (0.818). [3]
In 1919, he married Evangeline Horman.[4] He died in 1965 and was buried in his hometown.[5]
References
- ^ Shipyard Bulletin. Vol. 13. 1948. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ Report. 1923. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ Apprentice Builders coaching records
- ^ "Person Details for Jas. H. Preas, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940" — FamilySearch.org". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
- ^ "James Henry Preas (1893 - 1965) - Find A Grave Memorial". findagrave.com. Retrieved 2015-05-17.
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