J. Quinn Decker
James Quinn Decker (October 29, 1907 – December 20, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach Centre College from 1938 to 1941 and The Citadel from 1946 to 1952, compiling a career college football coaching record of 37–56–3.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1907 |
| Died | December 20, 1987 (aged 80) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1928–1930 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1932–1934 | Knox Country Central HS (TN) |
| 1935–1937 | Centre (backfield) |
| 1938–1941 | Centre |
| 1944–1945 | Third Air Force |
| 1946–1952 | The Citadel |
| Basketball | |
| 1936–1937 | Centre (freshmen) |
| 1937–1941 | Centre |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1946–1953 | The Citadel |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 52–61–4 (college football) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Football 1 AAF League (1945) | |
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