Harper Davis

Harper Davis
Biographical details
Born(1925-12-11)December 11, 1925
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2020(2020-12-26) (aged 95)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Playing career
1945–1948Mississippi State
1949Los Angeles Dons
1950Chicago Bears
1951Green Bay Packers
Position(s)Halfback, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1953West Point HS (MS)
1955Columbus Lee HS (MS)
1956–1963Mississippi State (assistant)
1964–1988Millsaps
1990–2006Jackson Academy (MS) (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall136–81–4 (college)
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Julius Harper Davis Jr. (December 11, 1925 – December 26, 2020) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Davis served as the head football coach at Millsaps College from 1964 to 1988, compiling a record of 136–81–4.[1]