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Jim Flower (American football)

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Jim Flower
Born:October 17, 1895
Akron, OH, United States
Died:May 6, 1956(1956-05-06) (aged 60)
Fremont, OH United States
Career information
Position(s)Offensive lineman
CollegeOhio State
Career history
As player
1920Columbus Panhandles
1921–1925Akron Pros
Career highlights and awards

James Tod Flower Jr. (October 17, 1895 – May 6, 1956) was a professional football player with the Columbus Panhandles and the Akron Pros of the American Professional Football Association (renamed the National Football League in 1922). He also served as a player-coach for the Pros in 1924, guiding the team to a 2–6 record.

Before he joined the NFL, Jim played college football and basketball at Ohio State. In 1919, Flower recovered a blocked Michigan punt in the end zone for a touchdown in a 13-3 Buckeyes win.

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