Michael Joseph Shortley (October 5, 1893 – April 28, 1961) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1924, compiling a record of 2–4–2.[1] Shortley played college football at Duquesne and the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.[2] He later held a number of positions in public service, including at the Social Security Administration and Federal Security Agency.[3] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[4]

Mike Shortley
Biographical details
Born(1893-10-05)October 5, 1893
Port Perry, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 1961(1961-04-28) (aged 67)
Playing career
1913–1915Duquesne
1916Catholic University
Position(s)Halfback, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924Duquesne
Head coaching record
Overall2–4–2

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Duquesne Dukes (Tri-State Conference) (1924)
1924 Duquesne 2–4–2 0–2 T–4th
Duquesne: 2–4–2 0–2
Total: 2–4–2

References

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  1. ^ "Hall of Fame Listing". Duquesne Dukes. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Michael J. Shortley". Catholic University Cardinals. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "The American Catholic Who's who, Volume 5; Volumes 7-8; Volumes 11-20". NC News Service. 1961. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Burial detail: Shortley, Michael J". ANC Explorer. Retrieved May 25, 2023.