James Lytle facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1901 Union County, North Carolina |
| Died | July 17, 1987 (aged 86) Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1920s | Shaw |
| Basketball | |
| 1920s | Shaw |
| Baseball | |
| 1920s | Shaw |
| Position(s) | End (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1927 | Morris Brown |
| 1928–1929 | Shaw |
| 1930–1931 | Arkansas AM&N |
| 1934–1945 | Shaw |
| Basketball | |
| 1928–1930 | Shaw |
| Baseball | |
| 1929–1930 | Shaw |
| ?–1978 | Shaw |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1957–1978 | Shaw |
James E. Lytle Jr. (born February 22, 1901 – died July 17, 1987) was a very important person in college sports. He was a coach for many different sports, including American football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He also worked as an athletics director, helping to manage all the sports programs at a college.
Lytle coached football at several colleges. These included Morris Brown College in Atlanta in 1927, Shaw University from 1928 to 1929, and again from 1934 to 1954. He also coached at Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College (now known as University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) from 1930 to 1931. Besides coaching, Lytle was the athletic director at Shaw University from 1957 to 1978.
Early Life and Education
James Lytle was born in Union County, North Carolina. He went to Shaw University and graduated in 1921. Later, he continued his education. He earned a Master of Arts degree in physical education from Columbia University. This education helped him become a great coach and leader in college sports.
A Career in Coaching
James Lytle was known for coaching many different sports. He coached football teams at several colleges. His coaching career started at Morris Brown College. He then moved to Shaw University, where he coached football for many years. He also coached at Arkansas AM&N.
Lytle was not just a football coach. He also coached basketball and baseball teams. He even coached golf. This shows how talented and versatile he was in the world of sports. He helped many young athletes learn and grow.
Leading College Sports
Beyond coaching, James Lytle took on a big role at Shaw University. He became the athletic director. This job meant he was in charge of all the sports programs at the university. He worked to make sure the teams had what they needed. He also helped the athletes succeed both in sports and in their studies. He held this important position for over 20 years.
Honors and Legacy
James Lytle's hard work and dedication were recognized. In 1975, he was the very first person to be welcomed into the Shaw University Athletic Hall of Fame. This was a huge honor. It showed how much he meant to the university's sports history.
Later, in 1993, he was also inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. This honor recognized his impact on sports across the entire state. James Lytle passed away on July 17, 1987, after an illness. He left behind a great legacy in college athletics.
