John O'Hara (American football)

John Barton O'Hara (January 13, 1944 – February 22, 1992) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Southwest Texas State University–now known as Texas State University–from 1983 to 1989, compiling a record of 36–41.[1] O'Hara died in 1992 on a Caribbean cruise while he was a member of the University of Iowa coaching staff.[2][3]

John O'Hara
O'Hara in 1988
Biographical details
Born(1944-01-13)January 13, 1944
DiedFebruary 22, 1992(1992-02-22) (aged 48)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1967Mangum HS (OK)
1968–1969Palo Duro HS (TX) (OL)
1970–1972Lee HS (TX) (OC)
1973–1978Baylor (assistant)
1979–1982Baylor (OC)
1983–1989Southwest Texas State
1990–1991Iowa (OL)
Head coaching record
Overall36–41
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 LSC (1983)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southwest Texas State Bobcats (Lone Star Conference) (1983)
1983 Southwest Texas State 9–2 6–1 T–1st L NCAA Division II Quarterfinal
Southwest Texas State Bobcats (Gulf Star Conference) (1984–1986)
1984 Southwest Texas State 7–4 2–3 4th
1985 Southwest Texas State 3–8 2–3 T–3rd
1986 Southwest Texas State 4–7 2–2 T–2nd
Southwest Texas State Bobcats (Southland Conference) (1987–1989)
1987 Southwest Texas State 4–7 2–4 5th
1988 Southwest Texas State 4–7 1–5 6th
1989 Southwest Texas State 5–6 3–3 3rd
Southwest Texas State: 36–41 18–21
Total: 36–41
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Clark, N. Brooks. "Division II". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "Iowa Football Assistant Dies While On Caribbean Cruise". Orlando Sentinel. February 24, 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  3. ^ "2020 Elk City Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Honored". September 11, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
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