Jim King was an

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coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Livingston University (now the

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) between 1973 and 1976.

Career

King was a member of the

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team from 1963 through 1964 where he played the lineman position. Following his graduation, he served as an offensive line coach at Livingston from 1970 through to 1972. In 1973, he was promoted to head football coach at Livingston and compiled an overall record of 29 wins, 14 two losses and one tie during his four-year tenure there (29–14–1). After his Livingston tenure, King served as an

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and

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Head coaching record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:King, Jim Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Auburn Tigers football coaches Florida Gators football coaches Southern Miss Golden Eagles football players West Alabama Tigers football coaches Wyoming Cowboys football coaches People from Adamsville, Alabama Players of American football from Jefferson County, Alabama