Jim Mabry
Jim Mabry is an American former football player. He played on both the offensive line and defensive line at Briarcrest [Christian School] in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1981 to 1985. He then attended the University of Arkansas and was an offensive tackle from 1985 to 1989. Following his senior season at Arkansas he was named a consensus All-American and appeared on the nationally televised Bob Hope Christmas special.
Mabry lettered with the Razorbacks from 1986 to 1989, after redshirting in 1985. Mabry earned First Team All-Southwest Conference honors in 1988 and 1989 in addition to his First Team All-America honors in 1989. Mabry anchored an offensive line at left tackle that won back-to-back Southwest Conference championships in 1988 and 1989, and played in back-to-back Cotton Bowl Classic in those years. His blocking helped the Hogs average 453 yards per game in offense in 1989. Mabry is also a member of the 1980s Razorback all-decade team. He never played professional football.
Following his playing career, Mabry's jersey was retired at Briarcrest High. He also served as the honorary captain for the Arkansas-Auburn football game on October 15, 2005. He now resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.