J.A. "Ike" Tomlinson, born November 17, 1910 in Macon, IL and was a collegiate baseball coach. Between 1946-1976, Tomlinson was the head baseball coach of the Arkansas State Red Wolves, compiling a career 543–439 win-loss record. In 1993, Arkansas State named Tomlinson Stadium in his honor. Tomlinson died March 9, 2000 in Jonesboro, AR