Malachy Sullivan

Malachy Sullivan

Rev. Malachy Sullivan O.S.B.

Father Sullivan
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born August 21, 1893
Lincoln, Nebraska
Died July 24, 1967 (aged 73)
Great Falls, Montana
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
19201921 Benedictine
Head coaching record
Overall 86 (.571)

Rev. Malachy Sullivan O.S.B. (1893–1967) was a Roman Catholic priest, collegiate instructor, and American football coach in the United States.[1]

Coaching career

Sullivan was the first head college football coach for the Benedictine Ravens located in Atchison, Kansas. He held that position for the 1920 and 1921 seasons.[2] His coaching record at Benedictine was 8 wins and 6 losses. As of the conclusion of the 2011 season, this ranks him #11 at Benedictine in total wins and #6 at the school in winning percentage (.571).[3] He died of a heart attack in 1967.[4]

References

  1. "Father Malachy Sullivan". St. Benedict's Abbey. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  2. "Benedictine College (all seasons)". College Football Reference. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  3. "Football Media Guide". Benedictine College. 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  4. Moberly Monitor-Index, Tuesday, July 25, 1967, Moberly, Missouri, United States Of America