 Lynah with the Cornell football team, c. 1904 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1881 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1956 South Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1900–1901 | Clemson |
| 1904 | Cornell |
| Position(s) | End, Quarterback |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1935–1944 | Cornell |
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James Lynah (1881 – February 24, 1956) was an American businessman and sports administrator who is considered the principal founder of the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Lynah Rink, an indoor ice hockey rink on the campus of Cornell University, is named in his honor.