Don Salls

Don Salls
Biographical details
Born(1919-06-24)June 24, 1919
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2021(2021-01-02) (aged 101)
Playing career
1940–1942Alabama
Position(s)Fullback, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1946–1952Jacksonville State
1954–1964Jacksonville State
Head coaching record
Overall95–57–11
Bowls3–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
7 AIC/ACC (1947–1948, 1957, 1959, 1962–1964)

Donald J. Salls (June 24, 1919 – January 2, 2021) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University from 1946 to 1952 and from 1954 to 1964.[2] He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.[3] He died in January 2021 at the age of 101.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ "Reliving the tradition with Don Salls". Alabama Crimson Tide. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Don Salls". Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Donald J. "Donnie" Salls". Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Stephenson, Creg (January 3, 2021). "Former Alabama football player Don Salls dies at 101". AL.com.
  5. ^ Walsh, Christopher. "Alabama's Oldest Letterman, Don Salls, Dies at Age 101". Sports Illustrated Alabama Crimson Tide News, Analysis and More.
  6. ^ "Former JSU football coach Don Salls dead at 101". The Anniston Star. January 5, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.