James A. McKinstry
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James A. McKinstry was listed on the New York Jets 1963 team roster and included in a Life Magazine photo of the team.
McKinstry played in the Canadian Football League
on the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Rough Riders from 1962 to 1963. While playing on the Grand Rapids Blazers, McKinstry was picked up by the New York Jets
as a free agent. He also had interests from other teams such as the New York Giants
. McKinstry played as a tight end on the Jets from 1963 to 1965.
Following his time with the Jets, McKinstry worked for the Grumman Aerospace Corporation in Bethpage on the project management team. During this period he coordinated activities for the Lunar Excursion Module (L.E.M.) and was the Night Director for F-14 Tomcat
production. McKinstry also coordinated the building of several other aircraft including the A-6 Intruder
, E-2C Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound. McKinstry worked on the proposal plan for the X-29, which currently resides in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
During his time at Grumman, McKinstry's love of education grew. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education at Long Island University
, C.W. Post in 1976. In 1978, McKinstry completed his Masters of Science Degree in Education, Special Education and Adapted Physical Education at Long Island University, C.W. Post.
In 1994, McKinstry began working for the New York City Department of Education
. During his four years he served as an Athletic Director and an Adapted Physical Education tenured teacher. McKinstry was responsible for all physical education and health programs in the City and oversaw equipment purchases for all Physical Education Departments. He also taught special education to SIE VII students. His son, was a scholarship tennis player at St. John's University as well as walk on football player/ http://www.redstormsports.com/genrel/100507aaa.html
McKinstry played in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
on the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Rough Riders from 1962 to 1963. While playing on the Grand Rapids Blazers, McKinstry was picked up by the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
as a free agent. He also had interests from other teams such as the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. McKinstry played as a tight end on the Jets from 1963 to 1965.
Following his time with the Jets, McKinstry worked for the Grumman Aerospace Corporation in Bethpage on the project management team. During this period he coordinated activities for the Lunar Excursion Module (L.E.M.) and was the Night Director for F-14 Tomcat
F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental program following the collapse of the F-111B project...
production. McKinstry also coordinated the building of several other aircraft including the A-6 Intruder
A-6 Intruder
The Grumman A-6 Intruder was an American, twin jet-engine, mid-wing attack aircraft built by Grumman Aerospace. In service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps between 1963 and 1997, the Intruder was designed as an all-weather medium attack aircraft to replace the piston-engined A-1 Skyraider...
, E-2C Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound. McKinstry worked on the proposal plan for the X-29, which currently resides in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
During his time at Grumman, McKinstry's love of education grew. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education at Long Island University
Long Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
, C.W. Post in 1976. In 1978, McKinstry completed his Masters of Science Degree in Education, Special Education and Adapted Physical Education at Long Island University, C.W. Post.
In 1994, McKinstry began working for the New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
The New York City Department of Education is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. It is the largest school system in the United States, with over 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,700 separate schools...
. During his four years he served as an Athletic Director and an Adapted Physical Education tenured teacher. McKinstry was responsible for all physical education and health programs in the City and oversaw equipment purchases for all Physical Education Departments. He also taught special education to SIE VII students. His son, was a scholarship tennis player at St. John's University as well as walk on football player/ http://www.redstormsports.com/genrel/100507aaa.html
Athletic Highlights
- Two-year Junior College First Team All-American in Football - S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale (1960–1962)
- Full Academic Undergraduate Scholarship to C.W. Post (1970–1976)
- Featured in Life Magazine pullout with New York Jets (October 25, 1963)http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=UlIEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA117&ots=JFap7LH_x9&dq=life%20magazine%20october%201963%20james%20mckinstry&pg=PA117#v=twopage&q=&f=false
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Football Camp Coach - Industrial League Basketball Coach of the Year (1979 and 1980)
- Sports Hall of Fame - State University of N.Y. at Farmingdale (1995)