Background
Finks, James Edward was born on August 31, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of William T. and Margaret (Hays) Finks.
consultant professional football club executive
Finks, James Edward was born on August 31, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of William T. and Margaret (Hays) Finks.
Bachelor of Arts, Tulsa U., 1949.
Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers Professional Football Club, 1949-1955; assistant coach, U. Notre Dame, Indiana., 1956-1957; general manager, Calgary (Canada) Canadian Football League, 1957-1964; general manager, Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis, Minnesota., 1964-1974; vice president, Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis, Minnesota., 1969-1973; executive vice president, Minnesota Vikings, Minneapolis, Minnesota., 1973-1974; vice president, general manager, chief operations officer, Chicago Bears, Chicago, Illinois., 1974-1983; president, chief Executive officer, Chicago Cubs, Chicago, Illinois., 1983-1984; president, general manager, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans, Los Angeles., 1986-1993; consultant, New Orleans Saints, 1993-1994; consultant, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans, Los Angeles., 1993-1994.
Married Maxine Anne Stemmons, September 24, 1951. Children: James Edward Junior, Daniel K., David W., Thomas P.