Jim Garner (athletic director)
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BornAugust 10, 1943
DiedApril 3, 2007 (aged 63)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
AlmamaterTexas Christian University
1982–1990Appalachian State
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1943 |
| Died | April 3, 2007 (aged 63) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas Christian University |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1982–1990 | Appalachian State |
| 1990–1993 | Oklahoma State |
James Clyde Garner (August 10, 1943 – April 3, 2007[1]) was an American college athletics administrator. Garner served as athletic director at Appalachian State University from 1982 to 1990,[2] and as athletic director at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater from 1990 to 1993.[3][4][5][6] During his time as athletic director at Appalachian State, Garner hired future College Football Hall of Fame coaches Mack Brown and Jerry Moore as head coach of the Mountaineers.[3] Garner is the father-in-law of former NFL kicker Björn Nittmo.[7]
