Harper Davis
Julius Harper Davis Jr. (December 11, 1925 – December 26, 2020) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Davis served as the head football coach at Millsaps College from 1964 to 1988, compiling a record of 136–81–4.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 11, 1925 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 2020 (aged 95) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1945–1948 | Mississippi State |
| 1949 | Los Angeles Dons |
| 1950 | Chicago Bears |
| 1951 | Green Bay Packers |
| Position(s) | Halfback, defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1953 | West Point HS (MS) |
| 1955 | Columbus Lee HS (MS) |
| 1956–1963 | Mississippi State (assistant) |
| 1964–1988 | Millsaps |
| 1990–2006 | Jackson Academy (MS) (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 136–81–4 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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