| 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 a former 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]
References
- ^ "James Clyde Garner Obituary". Arizona Daily Star. April 6, 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Connors, Bill (June 15, 1990). "O-State Is Expected to Name Garner AD". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Mcconnell, Jerry (June 24, 1990). "Garner's Gamble No Problem Too Big For New Cowboy AD". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Former AD with ties to two universities dies". ESPN. April 6, 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Garner, Former Oklahoma State AD, Dies At 63". KOTV. April 6, 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Former OSU Athletic Director Passes Away". Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. April 6, 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Bentley, Mac (June 16, 1990). "Garner Takes Charge New OSU AD Sets a Confident Tone". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
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