Back فوريسانت هود چيمس ARZ فوب جیمز AZB Fob James German Fob James Finnish Forrest Hood James Jr. French פוב ג'יימס HE Forrest Hood James Latin Fob James Polish Джеймс, Фоб Russian Fob James SIMPLE
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| 48th Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 16, 1995 – January 18, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Don Siegelman |
| Preceded by | Jim Folsom Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Don Siegelman |
| In office January 15, 1979 – January 17, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | George McMillan |
| Preceded by | George Wallace |
| Succeeded by | George Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Forrest Hood James Jr. September 15, 1934 Lanett, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (early 1970s–1978, 1994–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before early 1970s, 1978–1994) |
| Spouse | Bobbie Mooney |
| Children | 4, including Tim James |
| Profession | Politician, football player, civil engineer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | US Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1958 |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Unit | Corps of Engineers |
Forrest Hood "Fob" James Jr. (born September 15, 1934) is an American politician, civil engineer, entrepreneur, and former football player. He served as the 48th governor of Alabama, first as a Democrat from 1979–1983, and then as a Republican from 1995 to 1999.