University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Jimmy Flynn
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1955
JAMES E. “JIMMY” FLYNN
Football (1951-54)
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field (1952-55)
Football Assistant Coach (1960-78)
Men’s Track & Field Head Coach (Outdoor - 1961-79/Indoor - 1966-72)
Assistant Professor of P.E. (1960-79)
Jimmy Flynn made his mark at Delaware not only as a standout football player and track sprinter, but also as a long-time member of the UD coaching staff.
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.
He finished his career 1,387 yards rushing (No. 2 all-time). He was a four-year letterwinner in track and set the school indoor record in the 50 meters (5.3) in 1954.
He later served as a physical education instructor at UD from 1960-79, as an assistant football and head freshman coach under Nelson and Tubby Raymond for 19 years, and as head coach for track & field in 1961-79.
He posted a dual record of 92-28 and led his track teams to three conference titles and three second place finishes. In football, he helped lead the Blue Hens to small college national titles in 1971 and 1972.
Flynn, who served on the UD Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee for several years, remains a loyal fans of UD athletics.
Football (1951-54)
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field (1952-55)
Football Assistant Coach (1960-78)
Men’s Track & Field Head Coach (Outdoor - 1961-79/Indoor - 1966-72)
Assistant Professor of P.E. (1960-79)
Jimmy Flynn made his mark at Delaware not only as a standout football player and track sprinter, but also as a long-time member of the UD coaching staff.
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.
He finished his career 1,387 yards rushing (No. 2 all-time). He was a four-year letterwinner in track and set the school indoor record in the 50 meters (5.3) in 1954.
He later served as a physical education instructor at UD from 1960-79, as an assistant football and head freshman coach under Nelson and Tubby Raymond for 19 years, and as head coach for track & field in 1961-79.
He posted a dual record of 92-28 and led his track teams to three conference titles and three second place finishes. In football, he helped lead the Blue Hens to small college national titles in 1971 and 1972.
Flynn, who served on the UD Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee for several years, remains a loyal fans of UD athletics.
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