Background
Simms, Jack was born on November 22, 1926 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Son of Bennett T. and Lillian Elizabeth (LaLonde) Simms.
Simms, Jack was born on November 22, 1926 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Son of Bennett T. and Lillian Elizabeth (LaLonde) Simms.
Bachelor, Auburn University, 1949. Master in Journalism, Louisiana State University, 1951.
Newsman, editor, Associated Press, Atlanta, 1951-1958;
correspondent in charge, Associated Press, Tampa, Florida, 1958-1961;
chief of bureau, Associated Press, Louisville, 1961-1965;
bureau chief, Associated Press, Boston, 1965-1971;
deputy general sports editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1971-1974;
professor, head department Journalism, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1974-1992;
emeritus professor journalism, Auburn (Alabama) U., since 1992. President, board member Auburn-Opelika Touchdown Club, 1981, 78-80, Auburn Cotillion Club, 1984-1985, vice president 1983-1984. Chairman Selection Committee, Sigma Delta Chi Society Professional Journalists, 1963.
Vice president Kentucky chapter. Treasurer Boston Cmty. Media Committee of race Rels., 1966-1970.
Elector New England JournalismHall of Fame, 1966-1971. Executive Committee Alabama Sportswriter Hall of Fame. Vice president, program chairman Auburn U. faculty Club, 1977-1979, board member 1990-1994.
(Book by Mickey Logue, Jack Simms)
Corporal United States Marine Corps, 1944-1946.
Married Lassie Jo Rounds. Children: John M., Jane Simms Love.