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James Brown graduated from Knox in 1986 after earning a total of nine varsity letters in three different sports—football, wrestling, and track. He was named or voted a team captain three times.
Jim found his most individual success on the wrestling mat, placing third at 167 pounds at the Midwest Conference championships. He also wrestled at 158 pounds.
After an injury kept Jim off the football playing field in 1984, he served the team as an assistant coach. He was elected the Knox Senior Class Vice-President for the 1985-86 academic year.
I have known Jim since I arrived at Knox in 1984. The first year Jim was my position coach, then a fraternity brother, teammate, co-captain and, most of all, my best friend. I have always admired Jim’s ability to be a leader. His time at Knox, as well as his life since, shows him to be a leader no matter the scenario.
Jim is a successful entrepreneur, involved in the start-up of two businesses, in addition to his job as Regional Sales Manager for McLeod Software. He and his wife, Linda, reside in Birmingham, Alabama, and are the proud parents of Carter and Sydney.
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