Carl James
American collegiate sports executive
Carl C. James (September 18, 1925 – November 14, 2005) was an American collegiate sports executive. He was the commissioner of the Big Eight Conference from 1980 through 1996.
Biography
Early life and education
A native of Raleigh, N.C., he graduated from Duke University. He earned seven varsity letters in football and track and field.[1]
Awards and honors
- 1996: James J. Corbett Memorial Award[2]
References
External links
- Duke profile
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Duke Blue Devils athletic directors
- Wilbur Wade Card (1902–1948)
- Eddie Cameron (1951–1972)
- Carl James (1972–1977)
- Tom Butters (1977–1998)
- Joe Alleva (1998–2008)
- Kevin White (2008–2021)
- Nina King (2021– )