John Chironna

John F. Chironna (July 4, 1928 – October 15, 2010) was the head coach of the Rhode Island Rams football team in 1961 and 1962. He compiled a 4–11–3 overall record. Chironna also served as the head coach of the Rhode Island Rams baseball program from 1960 to 1961, compiling an overall record of 16–15–1.[1]

John Chironna
Biographical details
Born(1928-07-04)July 4, 1928
Plainfield, New Jersey
DiedOctober 15, 2010(2010-10-15) (aged 82)
Playing career
Football
1951–1954Bucknell
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1961–1962Rhode Island
Baseball
1960–1961Rhode Island
Head coaching record
Overall4–11–3 (football)
16–15–1 (baseball)

Chironna, a native of Westfield, New Jersey, played football and baseball at Westfield High School. He then played both sports at Bucknell University and was named an All-East selection three times. Chironna was inducted into the Bucknell Hall of Fame in 1984 and was named to Bucknell's "Football Team of the Century" in 1996.

Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis credited Chironna for influencing his view of football.[2] Weis said, "John Chironna taught me the game of football. Parcells and Belichick taught me how to navigate at this level, but Chironna, he taught me the game."[2] Weis taught English and was an assistant coach to Chironna at Morristown High School in Morris County, New Jersey during Weis' early coaching career.[2]

Head coaching record

Football
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Rhode Island Rams (Yankee Conference) (1961–1962)
1961 Rhode Island 2–6–11–45th
1962 Rhode Island 2–5–21–3T–4th
Rhode Island: 4–11–32–7
Total:4–11–3

Baseball
Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Rhode Island (Yankee Conference) (1960–1961)
1960 Rhode Island 8–6–1
1961 Rhode Island 8–9
Rhode Island: 316–15–1
Total:16–15–1

[1]

References
General
  • "John Chironna Obituary". Star Ledger. New Jersey. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
Specific
  1. "2005 Rhode Island Rams Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). Rhode Island Sports Information. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  2. Walters, John (November 23, 2009). "Exclusive: Charlie Weis Opens Up About His Notre Dame Experience". NCAA Football Fanhouse. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
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