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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1909 Chase County, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1971 (aged 62) Boulder, Colorado, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1928–1930 | Kansas State |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman, guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1935 | Fort Hays State |
| 1936 | Iowa State (line) |
| 1937–1940 | Iowa State |
| 1941–1943 | Colorado |
| 1946–1947 | Colorado |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 48–38–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 CIAC (1935) 2 Mountain States (1942–1943) | |
James J. "Gentleman Jim" Yeager (February 2, 1909 – May 17, 1971) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Fort Hays State University (1935), Iowa State University (1937–1940), and the University of Colorado at Boulder (1941–1943, 1946–1947), compiling a career college football record of 48–38–3. Yeager won conference championships in 1935 with Fort Hays State and in 1942 and 1943 with Colorado.