Jim Trimble

Jim Trimble
Personal information
Born:	May 29, 1918; McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	May 23, 2006 (aged 87); Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Career information
College:	Indiana
Career history
As a coach:
	Philadelphia Eagles (1951); Defensive backs coach; Philadelphia Eagles (1952–1955); Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1957–1962); Montreal Alouettes (1963–1965); New York Giants (1967–1968); Offensive line coach; New York Giants (1969–1981); Director of player personnel; New York Giants (1982–1991); Consultant/scout;
Career highlights and awards
	As coach Grey Cup champion (1957); Annis Stukus Trophy (1961); As administrator 2× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV);
Head coaching record
Regular season:	NFL: 25–20–3 (.552); CFL: 87–71 –2 (.550); NCAA: 13–14–3 (.483)
Postseason:	CFL: 10–11 (.476)
Career:	CFL: 97–72–2 (.573)
	Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

James William Trimble (May 29, 1918 – May 23, 2006) was an American gridiron football coach who served as head coach in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL) In the NFL, he spent four years leading the Philadelphia Eagles, before spending the next decade in the CFL, most notably with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, followed by an over 20-year career with the New York Giants. Known for being one of few individuals to be part of Grey Cup and Super Bowl championship teams, he was a key figure in the development of the single-stanchion goal post.