Art Raimo

Art Raimo
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born April 24, 1916
East Boston, Massachusetts
Died October 9, 2001 (aged 85)
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1935–1937 Villanova
Position(s) Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1946–1950
1951–1953
1954–1962
1964–1966		 Villanova (assistant)
Villanova
Yale (DC)
Widener
Head coaching record
Overall 24–29–1

Statistics

Arthur F. "Art" Raimo (April 24, 1916 – October 9, 2001) was an American head football coach. He coached the Villanova University Wildcats football team from 1951 to 1953.[1] After being the defensive coordinator for Yale University from 1954 through 1962, Raimo served as the head coach of Pennsylvania Military College (now called Widener University) from 1964 through 1966, compiling an 8–19–0 record for the Pride (24–29–1 overall).

Biography

A native of East Boston, Massachusetts, Raimo attended Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts. He then continued his education and football playing career at Villanova University, where he graduated in 1938 with a degree in education. After playing semi-professional football for two years upon graduating, Raimo began his career as a teacher and also football coach at Ridley Township High School in Pennsylvania.

In 1980 Ramio was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. On October 9, 2001, Raimo died from complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 85.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Rank#
Villanova Wildcats (Yankee Conference) (1951–1953)
1951 Villanova 5–3
1952 Villanova 7–1–1
1953 Villanova 4–6
Widener Pride (Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Corporation) (1964–1966)
1964 Widener 4–5
1965 Widener 2–7
1966 Widener 2–7
Total: 24–29–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title
#Rankings from final Coaches Poll.

References

  1. ↑ DeLassus, David. "Villanova Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
  2. ↑ http://articles.philly.com/2001-10-12/news/25304040_1_star-fullback-backfield-coach-football-player-and-coach