James L. Dennison (born February 5, 1938) is a former
American football and
baseball coach, player, and college athletics administrator. On November 11, 2012, Dennison retired as the head football coach at
Walsh University in
North Canton, Ohio.
He had held that position since February 11, 1994, the year before the school's football team began play in 1995. From 1973 to 1985, Dennison was the head football coach at the
University of Akron. He was also the head baseball coach at Akron in 1966. Dennison served as the
athletic director at Akron (1986–1993) and Walsh (1993–2007). He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
and
college baseball at the
College of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1960.
Head coaching record
College football
References
1938 births
Living people
Akron Zips athletic directors
Akron Zips baseball coaches
Akron Zips football coaches
Walsh Cavaliers football coaches
Wooster Fighting Scots baseball players
Wooster Fighting Scots football players
High school football coaches in Ohio
People from Medina County, Ohio
Players of American football from Ohio
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