James T. "Ted" Chambers (November 6, 1900 – April 14, 1992) was an

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and

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coach. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater,

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, in 1944, compiling a record of 1–4. He also began the school's soccer program. One of his first coaching assignments was at the

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. Chambers was born in

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. He earned a master's degree in physical education from the

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. Chambers died on April 14, 1992, at the

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after suffering from pneumonia and heart ailments.

Head coaching record

College football

References

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