| Born: | May 29, 1918 McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Died: | May 23, 2006 (aged 87) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1951 | Philadelphia Eagles (DB) |
| 1952–1955 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1957–1962 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1963–1965 | Montreal Alouettes |
James William Trimble (May 29, 1918 – May 23, 2006) was an American gridiron football coach who served as head coach in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL) In the NFL, he spent four years leading the Philadelphia Eagles, before spending the next decade in the CFL, most notably with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, followed by an over 20-year career with the New York Giants. He is one of the few in football to retire with a Super Bowl Ring & a Grey Cup Ring. His legacy is also connected to the "modern day," Slingshot Goal Post.