James Whipple
James Ray Whipple (October 19, 1873 – November 7, 1914) was an American football player and coach.
Playing career
Whipple attended the University of California, Berkeley and graduated in the class of 1900. He also played on the football team, captaining the team in 1899. During that season, Whipple was banned from playing a match held on Thanksgiving Day due to his academic deficiencies. Whipple however defied the order and participated in the match anyways, and was suspended on December 9, 1899 until January of the New Year.
Coaching career
California
Whipple was the head coach of the California football team from 1902 to 1903.
Hillsdale
Whipple was the head football coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He held that position for the 1907 season. His coaching record at Hillsdale was 4–2.
Personal life
On May 19, 1898, Whipple married Laura M. Thane. He later worked in the mining profession in Alaska following his graduation from university. He died on November 7, 1914.
