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

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

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

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding 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

  1. 1 2 "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. October 1940. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via fold3.com.
  2. 1 2 "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.
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