Don Salls
American football player and coach (1919–2021)
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Donald J. Salls (June 24, 1919 – January 2, 2021) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University from 1946 to 1952 and from 1954 to 1964.[2] He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.[3] He died in January 2021 at the age of 101.[4][5][6]
BornJune 24, 1919
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2021 (aged 101)
1940–1942Alabama
PositionsFullback, linebacker
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1919 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Playing career | |
| 1940–1942 | Alabama |
| Positions | Fullback, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1952 | Jacksonville State |
| 1954–1964 | Jacksonville State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 95–57–11 |
| Bowls | 3–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 7 AIC/ACC (1947–1948, 1957, 1959, 1962–1964) | |