William Flynn (American football)
 Flynn at Loyola in 1923 | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | c. 1896 |
| Died |
October 9, 1958 (aged 62) Morristown, New Jersey |
| Playing career | |
| 1920 | Holy Cross |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1921–1923 | Loyola (LA) |
| 1934–1958 | Morristown H.S. (NJ) |
William K. "Billy" Flynn (c. 1896 – October 9, 1958) was an American college football coach. He served as the head coach at Loyola University of New Orleans from 1921 to 1923.
Biography
Flynn attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he played on the football team. He graduated in 1921.[1]
In May 1921, the Loyola University of New Orleans hired Flynn as its athletic director and football coach.[2] He was tasked with starting up an athletics program at the school, and he coached the football team in its inaugural season in 1921.[3] Although the Associated Press described the first season as "unsuccessful",[4] Flynn improved the team incrementally over his next two years. In 1923, Loyola compiled a 5–1–1 record.[5] After three seasons at the helm, Flynn stepped down as coach and was replaced by Moon Ducote.[3]
In 1934, he became the head football coach at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey, a post he held until his death. Flynn died on October 9, 1958 at the Morristown Memorial Hospital.[6]
References
- ↑ 2009 Holy Cross Football Yearbook, p. 104, College of the Holy Cross, 2009.
- ↑ FLYNN OF HOLY CROSS TO BE GENERAL COACH TO LOYOLA, Boston Daily Globe, May 13, 1921.
- 1 2 The Wolf, p. 112, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1924.
- ↑ Southern College Elevens Get Ready For Grid Season, St. Petersburg Times, September 7, 1922.
- ↑ The Wolf, p. 116, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1924.
- ↑ WILLIAM K. FLYNN, The New York Times, October 10, 1958.