James A. McLane
American educator
James Adelbert McLane (June 11, 1906 – May 21, 1970) was an American coach, instructor, head of the physical education department, and athletic director for Alfred University in Alfred, New York. He was a guiding figure in the development of overall intercollegiate athletics at Alfred University and served as their athletic director from August 1934 until July 1970. The James A. McLane Physical Education Center at Alfred University was named for him.
Early life and education
James McLane was born in Watertown, New York. He grew up there and in Dexter, New York, and graduated from Dexter High School. His parents were Adelbert C. McLane and Eva M. McLane (née Baker). McLane attended Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he participated in junior varsity football, varsity football, junior varsity basketball, and varsity track. He was a member of the student senate in his junior and senior years, serving as president in his senior year. McLane graduated from Springfield College in 1928 with a Bachelor of Physical Education. Upon graduation, McLane served as director of a boys and girls summer camp in Foxboro, Massachusetts before beginning his career at Alfred University.
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