Jimmy Flynn made his mark at Delaware not only as a standout football player and track sprinter, but also as a long-time member of the UD coaching staff. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Flynn was a four-year letterwinner as a running back for coach Dave Nelson, leading the 1954 Refrigerator Bowl team in rushing (705 yards) and scoring (60 points) to earn All-Middle Atlantic Six football honors. He finished his career 1,387 yards rushing (No. 2 all-time). He was a four-year letterwinner in track and set the school indoor record in the 50 meters (5.3) in 1954. He later served as a physical education instructor at UD from 1960-79, as an assistant football and head freshman coach under Nelson and Tubby Raymond for 19 years, and as head coach for track & field in 1961-79. He posted a dual record of 92-28 and led his track teams to three conference titles and three second place finishes. In football, he helped lead the Blue Hens to small college national titles in 1971 and 1972. Flynn and his late wife, Frances, have six children and nine grandchildren. He also served as a coach and teacher at several high schools in Delaware and remains a loyal fans of UD athletics. He resides in Newark but is a winter resident of Naples, FL.
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