13 Facts About Banks McFadden

James Banks McFadden was an American football and basketball player and coach.

Banks McFadden was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959 as a player.

Banks McFadden is widely considered to be the greatest athlete in Clemson University history, lettering in three sports.

In 1939, Banks McFadden was voted the Associated Press' "Athlete of the Year".

Banks McFadden was a two-time All-American in basketball and led the Tigers basketball team to a Southern Conference championship in 1939.

Banks McFadden played halfback and punter on the football team and was named Clemson's first Associated Press All-American in football in 1939, which saw the Tigers play and win their 1st bowl game.

Banks McFadden was the fourth overall pick in the 1940 NFL draft.

Banks McFadden was tied for second for most yards per attempt with a 4.8 yards per carry average.

Banks McFadden was fifth in the league for most rushing yards per game.

Banks McFadden returned to the state of South Carolina to coach at his alma mater.

Banks McFadden fought in World War II and upon returning to the United States returned to coaching.

Banks McFadden served as Clemson's head basketball coach from 1946 to 1956 in addition to stints as head track and assistant football coach.

Banks McFadden retired from coaching in 1969 and took over the university's intramural department, which he directed for 15 years.