| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 14, 1897 Watauga, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1969 (aged 71) Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1918–1921 | Centre |
| Position(s) | Tackle, end |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1924 | TCU (line) |
| 1925–1935 | Texas (line) |
| 1936–1947 | Texas A&M (line) |
| 1949–1951 | Trinity (TX) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–14–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-Southern (1919, 1920, 1921) | |
William Nelson James (November 14, 1897 – September 15, 1969) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Trinity University in San Antonio from 1949 to 1951, compiling a record of 15–14–3.