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James E. Spink

  • Class
    1950
  • Induction
    1985
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Track and Field

A very successful high school and college coach. He coached the Illinois School for the Deaf to two national championships in football before moving to Bradley University where he served as the swim coach. His teams compiled a 168-127-1 record and won 73 of their last 89 dual meets. A member of the Bradley Hall of Fame, he also served as the school’s golf coach and assistant football coach.
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