James Ernest Mora

Background

Mora, James Ernest was born on May 24, 1935 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of Mario Joseph and Helen Laverne (Thompson) Mora.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Occidental College, 1957; Master of Arts, University Southern California, 1967.

Career

Assistant coach, U. Washington, Seattle, Western Australia., 1975-1978; assistant coach, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle, Western Australia., 1978-1982; assistant coach, New England Patriots, Foxboro, Master of Arts., 1982-1983; head coach, Philadelphia Stars (name changed to Baltimore Stars), Baltimore, Doctor of Medicine, 1983-1986; head coach, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans, Los Angeles., 1986-1996; head coach, vice president, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles, 1994-1996; commentator, NFC Football, 1997; head coach, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana, since 1998.

Achievements

• James Ernest Mora has been listed as a noteworthy football coach, professional, executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1957-1960. Member American Football Coaches Association.

Interests

• Avocations: working out. Golf; skiing; reading.

Connections

Married Connie Beatrice Saunders, December 18, 1959. Children— James L., Michael J., Stephen P.

Father:

Mario Joseph Mora

Mother:

Helen Laverne (Thompson) Mora

Spouse:

Connie Beatrice Saunders