Chick Meehan

John Francis "Chick" Meehan (September 5, 1893 – November 9, 1972) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Syracuse University (1920–1924), New York University (1925–1931), and Manhattan College (1932–1937), compiling a career college football record of 115–44–14. Meehan played quarterback at Syracuse from 1915 to 1917.

This article is about the American football player and coach. For the professional basketball player, see Chick Meehan (basketball).
Chick Meehan
Biographical details
Born(1893-09-05)September 5, 1893
DiedNovember 9, 1972(1972-11-09) (aged 79)
Syracuse, New York
Playing career
1915–1917Syracuse
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1920–1924Syracuse
1925–1931NYU
1932–1937Manhattan
Head coaching record
Overall115–44–14

Meehan stated, "We learn practically nothing from a victory. All our information comes from a defeat. A winner forgets most of his mistakes."[1]

Coaching career

Syracuse

From 1920 to 1924, Meehan served as the head coach at Syracuse and compiled a 35–8–4 record. This total included back-to-back eight-win seasons in 1923 and 1924.[2]

NYU

Meehan was the 19th head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for seven seasons, from 1925 to 1931, and compiling a record of 49–15–4.[3] This ranks him first at NYU in total wins and first at NYU in winning percentage.[4] Meehan was awarded a place in NYU's athletic hall of fame for his coaching efforts.[5]

Manhattan

Meehan's last head coaching job was as at Manhattan College. He held that position for six seasons, from 1932 until 1937. His career coaching record at Manhattan was 31–21–6. This ranks him first at Manhattan in total wins and second at Manhattan in winning percentage.[6]

Death

Meehan died at the age of 79 on November 9, 1972 at a hospital in Syracuse, New York.[7]

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Syracuse Orangemen (Independent) (1920–1924)
1920 Syracuse 6–2–1
1921 Syracuse 7–2
1922 Syracuse 6–1–2
1923 Syracuse 8–1
1924 Syracuse 8–2–1
Syracuse: 35–8–4
NYU Violets (Independent) (1925–1931)
1925 NYU 6–2–1
1926 NYU 8–1
1927 NYU 7–1–2
1928 NYU 8–2
1929 NYU 7–3
1930 NYU 7–3
1931 NYU 6–3–1
NYU: 49–15–4
Manhattan Jaspers (Independent) (1932–1937)
1932 Manhattan 5–3–2L Palm Festival
1933 Manhattan 6–3–1
1934 Manhattan 3–5–1
1935 Manhattan 5–3–1
1936 Manhattan 6–4
1937 Manhattan 6–3–1
Manhattan: 31–21–6
Total:115–44–14

References
  1. Danforth, William H. (1963). I Dare You (19th ed.). The Danforth Foundation. pp. 89–90. ISBN 9789561001596. Don't be discouraged if you fail in your first efforts. Coach Meehan of New York University says, 'We learn practically nothing from a victory. All our information comes from a defeat. A winner forgets most of his mistakes.'"
  2. John Meehan year-by-year coaching results
  3. The Ultimate Guide to College Football, James Quirk, 2004
  4. New York University Violets coaching records Archived December 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. New York University Athletics Hall of Fame
  6. Manhattan College coaching records Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "Chick Meehan, Football Coach Of N.Y.U. and Syracuse, Dead" (PDF). The New York Times. November 10, 1972. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
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