John Creighton McAvoy (November 15, 1905 – February 21, 1995) was an American college football player and coach.

John C. McAvoy
McAvoy, c. 1928
Biographical details
Born(1905-11-15)November 15, 1905[1]
Perkiomen Junction, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
DiedFebruary 21, 1995(1995-02-21) (aged 89)[2]
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materDartmouth (1928)
Playing career
1925–1927Dartmouth
Position(s)Left end[3]
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1931–1937Ursinus
Head coaching record
Overall26–26–10

McAvoy played varsity football for the Dartmouth Big Green football team from 1925 through 1927 (including the undefeated 1925 team),[4] and was a member of the class of 1928.[5] He served as the head football coach at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, from 1931 to 1937, compiling a record of 26–26–10.[6][7] McAvoy died in 1995 at age 89; he was survived by one son and three daughters.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Ursinus Bears (Independent) (1931–1937)
1931 Ursinus 6–2–1
1932 Ursinus 4–3–1
1933 Ursinus 4–3–2
1934 Ursinus 3–3–3
1935 Ursinus 3–6
1936 Ursinus 3–4–2
1937 Ursinus 3–5–1
Ursinus: 26–26–10
Total: 26–26–10

References

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  1. ^ a b "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. October 1940. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via fold3.com.
  2. ^ a b "John C. 'Jack' McAvoy". Naples Daily News. Naples, Florida. February 23, 1995. p. 20. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ The Aegis. Hanover, New Hampshire: Dartmouth College. 1928. p. 321. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ "Wearers of the Green: John C. McAvoy". dartmouthsports.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  5. ^ The Aegis. Hanover, New Hampshire: Dartmouth College. 1928. p. 137. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Bears Football Since 1893". The Ursinus Weekly. December 17, 1969. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "M'Avoy Signs as Coach of Ursinus Grid Squad". The Evening Sun. Hanover, Pennsylvania. December 23, 1930. p. 8. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.