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Dec 17, 2020 · James “Jimmy” Flynn, star University of Delaware athlete, longtime coach and lifelong Blue Hen, died on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. He was 87. An All-American running back and record-setting sprinter who graduated from UD in 1955, Mr. Flynn would spend nearly 70 years at his beloved alma mater.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa. and a 1955 Delaware graduate, Flynn was a four-year letterwinner as a running back for coach Dave Nelson, leading the 1954 Refrigerator Bowl team in rushing (705 yards) and scoring (60 points) to earn All-Middle Atlantic Six football honors.
Jan 1, 2021 · At Central he blossomed as a charismatic leader and student-athlete, excelling on the football field and track for the Vikings. Though undersized, he made up for it with speed, toughness and grit.
Dec 21, 2020 · In addition to his track-coaching prowess, Jimmy served as Delaware's freshman and assistant varsity football coach, helping to develop many successful Blue Hen standouts.
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James “Jimmy” Flynn. Class of 2009. Inducted 2009. Football, Track and field; 2009 ...
Dec 22, 2020 · Flynn, a Newark resident who died at age 87 on Dec. 17, was a star halfback on the Blue Hens’ football team and a record-setting sprinter on the track team from 1951-54.
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Not only a short dash sprinter; he also ran a leg on a University, record setting, mile relay team. In the fall of 1960 Jimmy was named Head Coach of Track and Field and an assistant Football coach at the University of Delaware.
