William Flynn (American football)
William K. Flynn (c. 1896 – October 9, 1958) was an American football coach. He served as the head coach at Loyola University New Orleans from 1921 to 1923, compiling a record of 11–8–2.
 Flynn at Loyola in 1923 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1896 |
| Died | October 9, 1958 (aged 62) Morristown, New Jersey |
| Playing career | |
| 1920 | Holy Cross |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1921–1923 | Loyola (LA) |
| 1934–1958 | Morristown HS (NJ) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1921–? | Loyola (LA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–8–2 (college) |
Biography
Flynn attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he played on the football team. He graduated in 1921.[1]
In May 1921, the Loyola University New Orleans hired Flynn as its athletic director and football coach.[2] He was tasked with starting up an athletics program at the school, and he coached the football team in its inaugural season in 1921.[3] Although the Associated Press described the first season as "unsuccessful",[4] Flynn improved the team incrementally over his next two years. In 1923, Loyola compiled a 5–1–1 record.[5] After three seasons at the helm, Flynn stepped down as coach and was replaced by Moon Ducote.[3]
In 1934, he became the head football coach at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey, a post he held until his death. A resident of Morristown, Flynn died on October 9, 1958 at Morristown Memorial Hospital.[6]
Head coaching record
References
- 2009 Holy Cross Football Yearbook, p. 104, College of the Holy Cross, 2009.
- FLYNN OF HOLY CROSS TO BE GENERAL COACH TO LOYOLA, Boston Daily Globe, May 13, 1921.
- The Wolf, p. 112, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1924.
- Southern College Elevens Get Ready For Grid Season, St. Petersburg Times, September 7, 1922.
- The Wolf, p. 116, Loyola University of New Orleans, 1924.
- WILLIAM K. FLYNN, The New York Times, October 10, 1958.