James Baxter (American football)

James Baxter

Biographical details
Born	(1892-10-01)October 1, 1892 Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Died	July 26, 1961(1961-07-26) (aged 68) Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Alma mater	Kenyon
Playing career
Football
1916–1919	Toledo Maroons
1923	Racine Legion
1924	Kenosha Maroons
Baseball
1914	Toledo Mud Hens
1915	Jackson Vets
1915	Flint Vehicles
1927	Toledo Mud Hens
Position(s)	Quarterback, defensive back (football) Relief pitcher (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1918	Toledo
Head coaching record
Overall	1–1

James Richard Baxter (October 1, 1892 – July 26, 1961) was a minor league baseball player and an American football player and coach.^[1]

Minor League Baseball

Baxter played for the Toledo Mud Hens of the Southern Michigan League in 1914 and later the American Association in 1927.^[2] He also played for the Jackson Vets and Flint Vehicles of the Southern Michigan League in 1915.

College football coach

Baxter served as the head football coach at University of Toledo for a lone season in 1918, compiling a record of 1–1.

Professional football

Baxter played for two season in the National Football League (NFL), first for the Racine Legion in 1923 and later for the Kenosha Maroons in 1924.^[3]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Toledo Blue and Gold (Independent) (1918)
1918	Toledo	1–1
Toledo:		1–1
Total:		1–1

References

1. "Jimmy Baxter". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
2. "Mud Hens Historical Section" (PDF). milb.com. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
3. "James Baxter". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved June 18, 2019.

External links

• Career statistics from Pro Football Reference
• James Baxter at Find a Grave