Challace McMillin

Challace McMillin
Biographical details
Born(1942-03-18)March 18, 1942
Gilt Edge, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 2020(2020-03-08) (aged 77)
Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1960–1963Southwestern (TN)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972–1984Madison / James Madison
Head coaching record
Overall67–60–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 VCAA

Challace Joe McMillin (March 18, 1942 – March 8, 2020) was an American football, track and field, and cross country coach. He was the first head coach of James Madison University's football program, serving from 1972 to 1984 and compiling a record of 67–60–2. A native of Gilt Edge, Tennessee, McMillin was a high school coach in Memphis, Tennessee before coming to James Madison in 1971, when he launched the school's track and field program and also coached cross country.[1] McMillin was also a member of the faculty in James Madison's kinesiology department.[2]

McMillin died on March 8, 2020, at age 77.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Madison fielding football team". The News Leader. Staunton, Virginia. July 23, 1972. p. 16. Retrieved June 26, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Challace McMillin - Hall of Fame". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  3. ^ JMU Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Football Coach Challace McMillin
  4. ^ "Obituary for Dr. Challace Joe McMillin at Kyger Funeral Home Harrisonburg".