Jim Mankins

In his senior year at King City High School in 1962, Mankins led all of Northern California in rushing and receiving. He was chosen Northern California Player of the Year. Bud Wilkinson, the famed U. of Oklahoma coach, personally flew to King City to recruit Mankins. Mankins later elected to go to Hartnell College where he became a Junior College All-American, then accepted a scholarship to Florida State and was a standout for the Seminoles in the Sun Bowl. He also played in the East-West Shrine game that season. Following two years with the Atlanta Falcons, Mankins helped the Ottawa Rough Riders to a CFL Grey Cup title. He placed second in the game’s MVP voting. In all, Mankins played seven years of professional football.