Don Salls Explained

Don Salls
Birth Date:24 June 1919
Birth Place:Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Player Years1:1940–1942
Player Team1:Alabama
Player Positions:Fullback, linebacker
Coach Years1:1946–1952
Coach Team1:Jacksonville State
Coach Years2:1954–1964
Coach Team2:Jacksonville State
Overall Record:95–57–11
Bowl Record:3–1
Championships:7 AIC/ACC (1947–1948, 1957, 1959, 1962–1964)

Donald J. Salls (June 24, 1919 – January 2, 2021) was an American college football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Jacksonville State University from 1946 to 1952 and from 1954 to 1964.[2] He was a World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient.[3] He died in January 2021 at the age of 101.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reliving the tradition with Don Salls. Alabama Crimson Tide. December 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Don Salls. Jacksonville State Gamecocks. December 30, 2018.
  3. Web site: Donald J. "Donnie" Salls. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. December 30, 2018.
  4. Web site: Stephenson. Creg. Former Alabama football player Don Salls dies at 101. AL.com. January 3, 2021.
  5. Web site: Alabama's Oldest Letterman, Don Salls, Dies at Age 101. Christopher. Walsh. Sports Illustrated Alabama Crimson Tide News, Analysis and More.
  6. Web site: Former JSU football coach Don Salls dead at 101. The Anniston Star. January 5, 2021. March 21, 2021. subscription.

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