Jim Ward (college coach)

James Ward

• School Eastern Kentucky State College, Ohio University

• Born April 1, 1936
• Died October 18, 2018 in Richmond, KY USA

Biographical Information

Jim Ward was a college coach for over 30 years.

Ward was head coach of Stetson University from 1969-1979, winning 311 games. He then was at Eastern Kentucky University from 1980-2001, winning 628 more contests. He was named Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989 and 2000. He made both the Stetson and EKU Halls of Fame.

Source: EKU Hall of Fame

Related Sites

• Obituary
• EKU Athletics Mourns The Passing Of Longtime Baseball Coach Jim Ward
• Former EKU baseball coach Jim Ward passes away