J. B. Andrews

J.B. "Jaby" Andrews

Andrews as head basketball coach at UTEP
No. 66
Position:	Wingback, defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1907-01-07)January 7, 1907 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died:	November 15, 1995(1995-11-15) (aged 88) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Weight:	208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Marks (TX) Dallas (TX)
College:	Texas-El Paso
Career history
St. Louis Gunners (1934) Louisville Tanks (1936–1938)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

James B. Andrews (January 7, 1907 – November 15, 1995) was an American football player and college basketball coach in the 1930s.

Early life

Andrews was born January 7, 1907, and grew up in Bryan, Texas. He attended high school in Bryan and at Dallas Academy before being recruited to play football for the Terrill School, the forerunner to St. Mark's School of Texas.[1]

Football career

Between 1929 and 1932, Andrews played varsity football for the Texas College of Mines (now known as the University of Texas, El Paso). A 1929 article from the El Paso Times described a homecoming victory: "As for Andrews, this fellow who disdained to wear a headgear in the first half was in almost every play. He broke up play after play behind the Aggie line and hurried many Aggies for losses."[2]

In 1934, Andrews played quarterback, tailback, and linebacker for the St. Louis Gunners of the National Football League.[3] For three years (1936–38), he played for the Louisville Tanks.[1] In 1937, he also worked as an assistant coach for the Louisville team.[4]

References

1. "J.B. Andrews Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
2. Long, Trish. "First Miner homecoming in 1929 brought in 'scores' of returning students". El Paso Times.
3. "Andrews Playing Quarter For Gunners". El Paso Times. November 28, 1934 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "J.B. Andrews Coaching Record - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 16, 2021.