Jerry Riordan

Jeremiah P. "Jerry" Riordan[1] (February 17, 1873 – January 20, 1936) was an American football player and coach.

Jerry Riordan
Biographical details
Born(1873-02-17)February 17, 1873
Trenton, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 20, 1936(1936-01-20) (aged 63)
St. Paul, Minnesota
Playing career
1895–1897Wisconsin
1900Wisconsin
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899Wisconsin (line)
1901Marquette
1903Marquette
Head coaching record
Overall11–1–1

Riordan was born in Trenton, Wisconsin and attended school in West Bend.[2] Riordan was the third head football at Marquette University and he held that position for two seasons, in 1901 and 1903.[3]

Riordan died of an "attack of heart disease"[2] at St. Paul, Minnesota in 1936. He was buried at Madison, Wisconsin.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Marquette Golden Avalanche (Independent) (1901)
1901 Marquette 4–0–1
Marquette Golden Avalanche (Independent) (1903)
1903 Marquette 7–1
Marquette: 11–1–1
Total:11–1–1

References

  1. Wind, H.W. (1966). The realm of sport: a classic collection of the world's great sporting events and personalities as recorded by the most distinguished writers. Simon and Schuster.
  2. "Jerry Riordan Dies Suddenly". Ironwood Daily Globe. January 21, 1936. p. 7. Retrieved September 6, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Marquette Golden Eagles coaching records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  4. "Former Star And Wisconsin Coach Dies At St. Paul". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Associated Press. January 21, 1936. p. 13. Retrieved December 21, 2016 via Newspapers.com .


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