Carl C. James (September 18, 1925 – November 14, 2005) was an American collegiate sports executive.
He was the commissioner of the Big Eight Conference from 1980 through 1996.
A native of Raleigh, N.C., he graduated from Duke University.
He earned seven varsity letters in football and track and field.
[1] # denotes interim athletic director · † served as interim prior to promotion