Born: May 14, 1931
Hometown: Greenwood, MS
Year Induction: 1991
Deceased : January 12, 2015
Ole Miss (1950-1952)
At Greenwood High School, Jimmy Lear was captain of the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. He was named All-Big 8 and All-Southern for football, and All-Big 8 for basketball. In track, Lear set state records in the 100, 220, and 440.
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