James Albert Green III ’41

PRINCETON LOST one of its most loyal sons when the powerful voice of Big Jim Green was stilled June 9, 1990. Jim's death resulted from the onset of Alzheimer's, combined with diabetes.

Jim inherited the tall, erect frame and handsome features of the late R. M. Green '13, who sent six sons to Princeton: Bob '40, Jim '41, John '42 (deceased), Charles '49, David '51, and Bill '63. Such an array of Princeton progeny was matched only by John Prentice Poe, Class of 1854, who produced the six famous Poe brothers.

Big Jim's buoyant nature attracted us freshman year in Brokaw Pool when he sprinted "the fifty" in 25 seconds flat with nothing on but his watch! He never lost his competitive spirit53 years later he was winning senior championships in the U.S. and Canada.

Jim was our biggest voice and most piercing whistler. He carried the 1941 banner to lead our Class every year in the Prade. Weaving, swinging, and dancing down Prospect St., his gyrations would evoke a ripple of exultant roars from the crowd.

Despite his impetuosity and uninhibited lifestyle, Jim managed to work for I.B.M. his entire career, after serving as a naval officer in WWII.

His passing leaves a big gap in the Class, which sends its heartfelt sympathy to his brothers; his sister, Louise Dunham; his children: James IV, Lauren, Nicholas, Matthew, and Beth; and four grandchildren.

The Class of 1941