James Ellington "Jenks" Simmons (April 3, 1903 – January 16, 1977) was an American football back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cleveland Bulldogs and Providence Steam Roller.
[2] Simmons participated in football, basketball, track and baseball for the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs.
He made a half-court shot at the buzzer to beat rival Phillips for the conference title in basketball.
[4] He played in eight games, starting four, for the Providence Steam Roller of the NFL during the 1928 season.
He later coached basketball at El Reno High School, winning the state championship in 1932, 1933, 1946, 1949 and 1953.