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LOVELESS, JAMES C.
LOVELESS, JAMES C.
Born on March 4, 1907
Francisco, IN
September 9, 1997.
Inducted On
June 27, 1981
Location Inducted
Richmond, IN
Region Number
6
Depauw
Coach
Francisco
1925
Received Rector Scholarship to DePauw University.
DePauw University 1929; Columbia University MA 1934; Indiana University
Director's Degree & P.E.D. Degree
1951
Edward Rector Scholar, DePauw University; Phi Delta Kappa, Indiana University; football letters at DePauw 1926-1928; DePauw basketball letters 1927-1929; basketball team captain 1928-1929.
Head of Department of Physical Education and Director of Athletics at Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan 1961-1962, serving as a consultant on athletic programs and facilities; studied with Gunter Behnish, Associate Principal Architect of Olympic Facilities for XX Olympic Games in Munich, Germany 1972 (was on site June, July, August 1970); Chairman International Facilities Clinic at the opening of the Munich Olympics for the National Association for College Directors of Athletics; served in many athletic associations and organizations; authored several publications and articles on physical education.
Wife, Edris; children, James and Pamela.
Professional Athletic Background: Football talent scout for Cleveland Browns 1946-1953.

Coaching Experience: Peru Public School football coach 1929-1934, with 35-11-1 record; football coach at Saginaw, MI, 1934-1936 with an 11-5-1 record; coach at Southeastern State College, Durant, OK, 1936-1937; Dean of Men and Associate Professor of Health & Physical Education Grove City College, Grove City, PA, 1937-1954; also served as basketball coach at Grove City College; Professor of Physical Education and coach of football, basketball and swimming at DePauw University 1954-1972; retired in 1972 a Emeritus Professor of Physical Education.

Coaching Honors: Mythical State Championship 1932; Saginaw City Championship 1934, 1935.