after 28 years as the Dean of Athletics and Recreational Programs and Services at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. The soccer and track-and-field stadium at the College is named for him, and features a large touchstone at its entrance. In addition to the bachelor's degree in business administration that he earned from Villanova, James received a Master of Public Policy in 1987 from Rutgers University. In 2003, James was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame. He died on his 61st birthday on November 6, 2008, at his home in Galloway Township, New Jersey of colon cancer. References External links NYTimes obituary The Mighty Burner Still Burns Bright 1947 births 2008 deaths American male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics Deaths from cancer in New Jersey Deaths from colorectal cancer World record setters in athletics (track and field) Medalists at the 1968 Summer Olympics Olympic gold medalists for the United States in track and field Olympic silver medalists for the United States in track and field People from Galloway Township, New Jersey People from Mount Pleasant, New York Rutgers University alumni Sportspeople from Westchester County, New York Stockton Ospreys athletic directors Stockton University faculty Villanova Wildcats men's track and field athletes Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) White Plains High School alumni Track and field athletes from New York (state) Universiade gold medalists for the United States Medalists at the 1970 Summer Universiade