James Banks McFadden (February 7, 1917 – June 4, 2005) was an American football and basketball player and coach.

McFadden is best known for his association with Clemson University, where he spent 43 years as a player, coach, and administrator.

[2] Born in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, McFadden attended Great Falls High School in Great Falls, South Carolina, where he led the Red Devils to two state championships in football and one in basketball.

McFadden is widely considered to be the greatest athlete in Clemson University history, lettering in three sports (football, basketball, and track).

[1] In October 2008, the O'Rourke–McFadden Trophy was introduced as a reward to the winner of the annual football game between Boston College and Clemson, in honor of the historic meeting between Charlie O'Rourke and Banks McFadden in the 1940 Cotton Bowl Classic, Clemson's first bowl appearance.