| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 12, 1940 Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 2006 (aged 65) Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1959–1960 | Ole Miss |
| 1961–1963 | Tennessee Tech |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1965–1966 | West Virginia (assistant) |
| 1967–1969 | West Virginia (scout) |
| 1970–1972 | Texas Tech (assistant) |
| 1973–1974 | Tampa (OC) |
| 1975–1979 | Memphis (OC) |
| 1984 | Tennessee Tech (RC) |
| 1985 | Tennessee Tech (OC) |
| 1986–1995 | Tennessee Tech |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 42–66 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Awards | |
| 2× OVC Coach of the Year (1992–1993) | |
James Donald Ragland (November 12, 1940 – May 16, 2006) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head coach at Tennessee Technological University from 1986 to 1995, compiling a record of 42–66.[2]