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James Wright

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Coaching | Football

James Wright Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

James Wright Stats, Bio

Born: April 23, 1946

Hometown: Winona, MS

Year Induction: 2022

High School

  • Winona High School 1959-1963

College

  • Holmes Junior College – Goodman, MS – 1963-1965
  • Delta State University – Cleveland, MS – 1965-1968

Coaching Career

OVERALL HIGH SCHOOL COACHING CAREER

  • Record as head coach: 227-66-5
  • Record as defensive coordinator: 74-1
  • Head coach of 5 state championship teams: Starkville (1984); South Panola (1993); Greenville, AL (1987); North Delta Academy (2000 & 2001)
  • Assistant coach on 4 state championship teams: South Panola (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
  • Received over 20 Coach of the Year Awards
  • Coached in 5 All-Star games in Mississippi & Alabama
  • Coached in the Mississippi High School All-Star game on two occasions (1979 & 1982) ; also coached in MPSA All-Star Game (2000)
  • Coached for both Alabama & Mississippi teams in Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Classic on two occasions: 1988 for Alabama; 1994 for Mississippi
  • Helped create South Panola High School football dynasty

Shelby High, Shelby, MS – 1968 to 1969

  • Assistant football coach, head baseball coach

Drew High, Drew, MS – 1969 to 1970

  • Assistant football coach, head track coach, head coach of junior high basketball team

Drew High, Drew, MS – 1970 to 1972

  • Head football & baseball coach
  • Football team compiled record of 6-13-1

Carroll Academy, Carrollton, MS – 1972

  • Head football coach
  • Team record of 6-3

Saltillo High, Saltillo, MS – 1973 to 1980

  • Head football coach – 65-18-1
  • Winningest football coach in the history of the school
  • Teams won 4 consecutive Tombigbee Conference titles
  • Named Tombigbee Conference Coach of the Year, 1977, 1979
  • Served as assistant coach in 1979 Mississippi High School All-Star game
  • 1978 team finished undefeated, Tombigbee Conference Champions
  • Received Mississippi Legislature resolution, 1979
  • Received Certificate of Merit, Jackson Touchdown Club, 1979
  • Assistant coach for North All-Stars in 1979 Mississippi High School All-Star game

Head football coach, Starkville High, 1981 to 1986

  • Starkville had an overall record of 51-10-2 during his tenure
  • Led Yellowjackets to 4 district titles, 4 North State crowns, and two Class 5A state championships
  • 1984 team finished 11-1-1; district, North State, & Class 5A State Champions, defeated Callaway 26-0 in title game at Ras Branch Stadium, Holmes CC
  • Named Jackson Daily News/Clarion Ledger Coach of the Year, 1984
  • Named MAC High School Football Coach of the Year, 1984
  • Named District 4 Coach of the Year, 1984
  • WCBI radio Golden Triangle Coach of the Year
  • 1981, 1983, & 1985 teams were rated no. 2 in state
  • 1981 team finished 12-1 and won district, South Little Ten Conference, North State
  • Named District 4 and South Little Ten Coach of the Year, 1981
  • 1982 team was 7-3, runner-up in district
  • 1983 squad was 10-3-1, district & North State champions
  • 1985 team finished 11-2, district and North State champions
  • Received Starkville, MS, Chamber of Commerce Resolution, 1985
  • Received Mississippi Legislature resolution, 1984 & 1985
  • Received Key to the City, Starkville, MS, 1985
  • Received MAC Coaches State Championship Award, 1985
  • Received WCBI TV Certificate of Achievement, 1984
  • Head coach of the North in 1982 Mississippi High School All-Star game

Head football coach, Greenville, AL, High, 1986 to 1989

  • Guided his team to 1987 Class 5A state championship with record of 13-2; team started 1-2, but finished 13-2 and 21-20 double overtime win over Russellville High earned the school’s first state title since 1953
  • His Greenville teams were 26-8 during his tenure
  • Named Birmingham Touchdown Club Coach of the Year, 1987
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation, City of Greenville, AL, 1989
  • Named Coach of the Year, 1988, Toyota Coach of the Year Clinics, Class 5A Alabama football
  • 1986 team finished 3-5; 1988 squad had 12-1 record
  • Team had winning streak of 24 straight games, record still stands as of 2015
  • Assistant coach for Alabama All-Stars in Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Classic, June 18, 1988
  • Received state champion coaches award from AHSAA, 1987
  • Received resolution/commendation from Butler County Board of Education, 1987
  • Received proclamation of commendation from Butler County, AL, County Commission, 1987
  • Received proclamation from Alabama Governor Guy Hunt, 1987
  • 1986 team finished 3-5

Head football coach, Nettleton High, 1989 to 1991

  • Led Tigers football team to 10-2 record in 1989 & 9-2 mark in 1990
  • Paced Tigers to the state championship game of Class 2A
  • Named District 2 Coach of the Year, 1989
  • Member of Coaching Staff of the Year, Division 2A, 1989

Head football coach, South Panola High, Batesville, MS 1991 to 1993

  • 1993 squad finished 15-0, district, North State, Class 5A state champions; rated the no. 1 high school football team in the state; team ranked no. 13 in national high school standings in USA Today; defeated Warren Central 42-28 for state title at Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS
  • Received MAC Championship Coach Award, 1993-94
  • Named MAC High School Football Coach of the Year, 1993
  • Named Mississippi Sportswriters Coach of the Year, 1993
  • Received MAC Service Award, July 30, 1993
  • MAC Coaching Staff of the Year, 1993
  • Selected as 1992 Chickasaw Conference Coach of the Year
  • Received Award of Excellence two times from District Board of Trustees for division, 1992 & 1993
  • 1991 team finished 5-5
  • 1992 team finished 10-2, district & Chickasaw Conference titles
  • Offensive coordinator for Mississippi team in Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic, June 18, 1994
  • Received MAC 25 Year Service Award, 1993

Athletic Director, South Panola High, Batesville, MS, 1993 to 1995

Head football coach, North Delta Academy, Batesville, MS, 1999 to     2001

  • Led team to two Class 3A state championships in 2000 & 2001
  • Named MPSA Coach of the Year, Class 3A, 1999 & 2001
  • Received Mississippi Legislature Resolution, 2001
  • 1999 team finished 10-2 district & Class 3A State Champions
  • 2000 team finished 12-1, district, North State, Class 3A State Champions
  • 2001 squad finished 10-4, district & North State champions
  • Assistant coach in 2000 MPSA All-Star game

Defensive coordinator, South Panola High, Batesville, MS, 2001 to 2006

  • Team was 75-0 at one time and ranked by Sports Illustrated as 3rd in the nation
  • Team won five consecutive Class 5A state championships: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007—4 during his tenure
  • 2003 team finished 15-0, no. 1 team in the state, no. 9 national ranking by USA Today; only the 4th team in 5A history to complete a perfect season
  • Member of MAC Coaching Staff of the Year, 2002

Recognitions

  • Inducted into MAC Coaches Hall of Fame, July 17, 1998
  • Football stadium at Saltillo High named “Willis Wright Stadium” in his honor, 2011

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Michael

Michael Jones

Sport : Athletic Directors, Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2018

University : Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Missis...

Orsmond E.

Orsmond E. Jordan

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2001

University : Alcorn State University

Lou

Lou Hart

Sport : Coaching, Golf

Induction Year : 2007

University : Meridian Junior College, Florida State U...

Bob

Bob Hartley

Sport : Administration

Induction Year : 1994

University : Mississippi State University

Willie

Willie Heidelburg

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2016

University :

Marion L.

Marion L. Henley

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1993

University : Jackson State University

Carolyn

Carolyn Henry

Sport : Coaching, Tennis

Induction Year : 2002

University : Mississippi University for Women

W.E.

W.E. Hester

Sport : Administration, Tennis

Induction Year : 1968

University : Millsaps College

Gene

Gene Hickerson

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1979

University : University of Mississippi

Stan

Stan Hindman

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1988

University : University of Mississippi

Joel R.

Joel R. Hitt

Sport : Basketball, Football

Induction Year : 1972

University : Mississippi College

T.S.

T.S. Hitt

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1965

University : Mississippi College, Mississippi State U...

T.D.

T.D. Holden

Sport : Coaching

Induction Year : 1970

University : Louisiana State University, Pearl River ...

John A.

John A. Hovious

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1967

University : University of Mississippi

Hugh

Hugh Green

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2009

University : University of Pittsburgh

Reed

Reed Green

Sport : Athletic Directors, Coaching

Induction Year : 1966

University : University of Southern Mississippi

L.C.

L.C. Greenwood

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1996

University : University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Ar...

Earl

Earl Gregory

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2000

University : University of Chattanooga, Delta State U...

Paul

Paul Gregory

Sport : Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1982

University : Mississippi State University

Wilburn

Wilburn Griffing

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2002

University : University of Mississippi

Sue

Sue Gunter

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2003

University : East Central Community College, Nashvill...

Ray

Ray Guy

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1994

University : University of Southern Mississippi

E.W.

E.W. Hale

Sport : Baseball, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1961

University : Mississippi College, University of Missi...

Parker

Parker Hall

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1970

University : University of Mississippi

Sam

Sam Hall

Sport : Coaching, Golf

Induction Year : 2012

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Glen

Glen Hardin

Sport : Track & Field

Induction Year : 1991

University : Louisiana State University

Earnest

Earnest Harrington

Sport : Athletic Trainer

Induction Year : 2013

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Lusia

Lusia Harris-Stewart

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 1990

University : Delta State University

Kline

Kline Gilbert

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1977

University : University of Mississippi

Jimmie

Jimmie Giles

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2013

University : Alcorn State University

Jennifer

Jennifer Gillom

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2008

University : University of Mississippi

Peggie

Peggie Gillom-Granderson

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1998

University : University of Mississippi, Texas A&M Uni...

Gerald

Gerald Glass

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 2013

University : Delta State University, University of Mi...

Tom

Tom Goode

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1990

University : Mississippi State University, Vanderbilt...

Will

Will Goodrich

Sport : Broadcasting

Induction Year : 2005

University : University of Wisconsin-Madison, Univers...

William C.

William C. Gorden

Sport : Coaching

Induction Year : 1997

University : Tennessee State University, Jackson Stat...

B.L.

B.L. Graham

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1963

University : University of Mississippi, Jones County ...

Larry

Larry Grantham

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1980

University : University of Mississippi

Mildrette

Mildrette Graves

Sport : Coaching, Track & Field

Induction Year : 2003

University : Alcorn State University

Charles

Charles Flowers

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1985

University : University of Mississippi

Lee

Lee Floyd

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1991

University : University of Texas at El Paso, Universi...

Joe

Joe Fortunato

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1978

University : Mississippi State University

Bill

Bill Foster

Sport : Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2003

University : Alcorn State University

Bobby

Bobby Franklin

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2005

University : University of Mississippi, Northwest Mis...

Leslie

Leslie Frazier

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2017

University : Alcorn State University, Trinity Interna...

Doss G.

Doss G. Fulton

Sport : Athletic Directors, Coaching

Induction Year : 1986

University : Mississippi College

Tranny

Tranny Gaddy

Sport : Basketball, Coaching, Football, Track & Field

Induction Year : 1965

University : Mississippi State University, Millsaps C...

K.P.

K.P. Gatchell

Sport : Basketball, Coaching, Track & Field

Induction Year : 1966

University : Mississippi State University, University...

Smylie

Smylie Gebhart

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1985

University : Georgia Tech, Mississippi State Universi...

Joe

Joe Gibbon

Sport : Baseball, Basketball

Induction Year : 1979

University : University of Mississippi

Jake

Jake Gibbs

Sport : Baseball, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1976

University : University of Mississippi

Frank

Frank Dowsing

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2010

University : Mississippi State University

Jim

Jim Dunaway

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1990

University : University of Mississippi

Marcus

Marcus Dupree

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2017

University : University of Oklahoma

Rita Gail

Rita Gail Easterling

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 2011

University : Mississippi College

Harold

Harold Easterwood

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2005

University : Mississippi State University

James

James Edwards

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1966

University : Mississippi College

T.B.

T.B. Ellis

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2002

University : Jackson State University, Morehouse Coll...

Doug

Doug Elmore

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1993

University : University of Mississippi

Buddy

Buddy Elrod

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1975

University : Mississippi State University

Jesse

Jesse Fatherree

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1964

University : Louisiana State University, Mississippi ...

Brett

Brett Favre

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2015

University : University of Southern MIssissippi

Nollie

Nollie Felts

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1967

University : University of Southern MIssissippi

Dave

Dave Ferriss

Sport : Athletic Directors, Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1964

University : Mississippi State University, Delta Stat...

Agnes

Agnes Fitz-Hugh

Sport : Golf

Induction Year : 1975

University : University of Mississippi

Jacob

Jacob Cristil

Sport : Broadcasting

Induction Year : 1991

University : Mississippi State University

Hugh

Hugh Critz

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1963

University : Mississippi State University

Doug

Doug Cunningham

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2014

University : University of Mississippi

Roland

Roland Dale

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1995

University : University of Mississippi, University of...

James

James Davenport

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1983

University : University of Southern Mississippi

J.W.

J.W. Davidson

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1986

University : University of Mississippi

Art

Art Davis

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1981

University : Mississippi State University, Louisiana ...

Julius Harper

Julius Harper Davis

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1980

University : Mississippi State University, Millsaps C...

Eagle

Eagle Day

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1981

University : University of Mississippi

Jay

Jay Dean

Sport : Baseball, Broadcasting

Induction Year : 1990

University :

Mike

Mike Dennis

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2015

University : University of Mississippi

Hill

Hill Denson

Sport : Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2008

University : Jones County Junior College, University ...

Hanford

Hanford Dixon

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2005

University : University of Southern Mississippi

John

John Dottley

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1971

University : University of Mississippi

Robert

Robert Coleman

Sport : Track & Field

Induction Year : 2010

University :

Reggie

Reggie Collier

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2008

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Thurman

Thurman Collins

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2000

University : Mississippi State University, University...

Charles

Charles Conerly

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1966

University : University of Mississippi

Eugenia

Eugenia Conner

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 2017

University : University of Mississippi

Charles

Charles Cook

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1996

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Johnie

Johnie Cooks

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2004

University : Mississippi State University

Hunter

Hunter Corhern

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1989

University : Mississippi State University

Paul

Paul Covington

Sport : Administration, Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2008

University : Jackson State University, Coahoma Commun...

Harry

Harry Craft

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1975

University : Mississippi College

A.G.

A.G. Crawford

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1972

University : Millsaps College

Edward

Edward Crawford

Sport : Administration, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2012

University : University of Mississippi

Bobby

Bobby Crespino

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1994

University : University of Mississippi

C.B.

C.B. Cameron

Sport : Coaching

Induction Year : 1987

University : Mississippi State University

William Mack

William Mack Cameron

Sport : Coaching, Tennis

Induction Year : 1999

University : Mississippi State University, University...

Jack

Jack Carlisle

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2004

University : East Mississippi Community College, Miss...

James

James Carmody

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2009

University : Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Tulane...

James Ray

James Ray Carpenter

Sport : Golf

Induction Year : 2003

University : Mississippi State University, University...

Marino

Marino Casem

Sport : Administration, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1994

University : Alcorn State University

E.B.

E.B. Chadwick

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1973

University : Mississippi State University, Delta Stat...

William

William Chadwick

Sport : Coaching, Tennis

Induction Year : 2005

University : Belhaven College, University of Mississi...

Van

Van Chancellor

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2005

University : East Central Community College, Mississi...

Lloyd

Lloyd Clark

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2006

University : Mississippi Delta Community College, Del...

William

William Clark

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 2008

University : Mississippi State University

Rick

Rick Cleveland

Sport : Sports Writing

Induction Year : 2017

University : University of Southern MIssissippi

Robert

Robert Cleveland

Sport : Coaching

Induction Year : 1998

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Leroy

Leroy Cochran

Sport : Track & Field

Induction Year : 1997

University : Indiana University

Robert

Robert Brazile

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2007

University : Jackson State University

Ervin

Ervin Brewer

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2018

University : University of Mississippi

John

John Brewer

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2004

University : University of Mississippi

Sean

Sean Brewer

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2016

University : Millsaps College

Bobby

Bobby Brien

Sport : Tennis

Induction Year : 1985

University : Mississippi State University

Allen

Allen Brown

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2010

University : University of Mississippi

Raymond

Raymond Brown

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2006

University : University of Mississippi

Willie

Willie Brown

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1995

University : Grambling State

Jackson

Jackson Brumfield

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2001

University : University of Southern Mississippi

William

William Buckner

Sport : Administration, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2013

University : East Mississippi Community College, Miss...

Julius

Julius Burghard

Sport :

Induction Year : 1970

University : Mississippi College

Ode

Ode Burrell

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1997

University : Holmes Community College, Mississippi St...

Guy

Guy Bush

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1973

University : Tupelo Military Institute

Lindy

Lindy Callahan

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2004

University : University of Mississippi

James

James Bell

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1995

University :

M.J.

M.J. Bellande

Sport : Golf

Induction Year : 1974

University : Spring Hill College

Verlon

Verlon Biggs

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 2002

University : Jackson State University

J.T.

J.T. Black

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1976

University : Mississippi State University

Thermon

Thermon Blacklidge

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 1971

University : Jones County Junior College, Delta State...

Bernard

Bernard Blackwell

Sport : Administration, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2001

University : University of Mississippi, Northwest Jun...

Courtney

Courtney Blades-Rogers

Sport : Softball

Induction Year : 2012

University : University of Southern Mississippi

Felix

Felix Blanchard

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1994

University : University of North Carolina

Donald

Donald Blasingame

Sport : Baseball

Induction Year : 1980

University : David Lipscomb College

Ruthie

Ruthie Bolton

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 2014

University : University of Auburn

Ralph

Ralph Boston

Sport : Track & Field

Induction Year : 1976

University : Tennessee State University

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Bower

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 2009

University : University of Georgia, University of Sou...

Denver

Denver Brackeen

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1982

University : East Central Community College, Universi...

Robert

Robert Braddy

Sport : Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 2017

University : Jackson State University

Leon

Leon Bramlett

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1988

University : University of Mississippi, University of...

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Brantley

Sport : Baseball, Broadcasting

Induction Year : 2011

University : Mississippi State University

Warner

Warner Alford

Sport : Athletic Directors, Football

Induction Year : 2003

University : University of Mississippi

W.C.

W.C. Allen

Sport : Administration

Induction Year : 1994

University : Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Lance

Lance Alworth

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1988

University : University of Arkansas

Charles

Charles Armstrong

Sport : Baseball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1976

University : Mississippi State University

Henry

Henry Armstrong

Sport : Boxing

Induction Year : 2010

University :

Bonner

Bonner Arnold

Sport : Basketball, Coaching

Induction Year : 1978

University : Mississippi State University, University...

Jim

Jim Ashmore

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 1983

University : Mississippi State University

John

John Baker

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1984

University : Mississippi State University

Lyle

Lyle Baker

Sport : Sports Writing

Induction Year : 2004

University : Millsaps College

Coolidge

Coolidge Ball

Sport : Basketball

Induction Year : 2008

University : University of Mississippi

Calvin

Calvin Barbour

Sport : Administration, Athletic Directors, Baseball, Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1975

University : University of Mississippi

Lemuel

Lemuel Barney

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1986

University : Jackson State University

McNeil

McNeil Bartling

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1977

University : University of Mississippi, Millsaps Coll...

J.E.

J.E. Baxter

Sport : Coaching, Football

Induction Year : 1969

University : Millsaps College

Billy Ray

Billy Ray Adams

Sport : Football

Induction Year : 1987

University : University of Mississippi

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