James F. Duffy
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| James F. Duffy | |
|---|---|
 Duffy pictured in The Red and White 1923, Detroit yearbook | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
June 3, 1892 Adams, Massachusetts |
| Died |
February 23, 1961 (aged 68) Detroit, Michigan |
| Alma mater |
Tilton School[1] Colgate University 1915[2] |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1917–1924 | Detroit |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 43–12–1 (.777) |
|
Statistics College Football Data Warehouse | |
James Francis "Jimmy" Duffy was an American football coach. He was the head coach for the University of Detroit Titans for six seasons, from 1917 until 1924.[3] He compiled a record of 43–12–1, giving him the highest winning percentage (.777) of any coach in Detroit Titans history. His 43 wins ranks second in school history behind Gus Dorais.[4] He was later an attorney, also serving in the capacity of state commissioner of boxing of the state of Michigan.[5][6]
He died at a Veterans' Hospital in Detroit in 1961.[7]
References
- ↑
- ↑ Whalen, James (1991). Gridiron Days Now Gone: The Heyday of 19 Former Consensus Top-20 College Football Programs. University of Michigan. ISBN 9780899506470. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ Shafer, Ian. "University of Detroit Mercy (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Detroit Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ↑ "Friendly Rivals in State Spotlight". Ludington Daily News. February 14, 1935. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑
- ↑ "Former Titan Coach Dies". The Windsor Star. February 25, 1961. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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