James O. Rodgers (American football)

James O. Rodgers
Rodgers, 1915
Biographical details
Born(1874-10-11)October 11, 1874
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1945(1945-05-17) (aged 70)
Pelham Manor, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1894–1897Yale
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899Yale
Head coaching record
Overall7–2–1
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
First-team All-American (1897)
Second-team All-American (1896)

James Otis Rodgers (October 11, 1874 – May 17, 1945) was an American football player and coach. Rodgers played college football for Yale University from 1894 to 1897 and was captain of Yale's 1897 football team. He also served as the head coach of the 1899 Yale football team. He later had a lengthy career as an insurance broker.