James F. Duffy
 Duffy pictured in The Red and White 1923, Detroit yearbook | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
June 3, 1892 Adams, Massachusetts |
| Died |
February 23, 1961 (aged 68) Detroit, Michigan |
| Alma mater |
Tilton School[1] Colgate University 1915[2] |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1917–1924 | Detroit |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 43–12–1 |
James Francis "Jimmy" Duffy (June 3, 1892 – February 23, 1961) was an American football player and coach. He played football at the Tilton Seminary and later at Colgate University. He was the head coach for the University of Detroit Titans for six seasons, in 1917, 1919–1922, and 1924. He compiled a record of 43–12–1, giving him the highest winning percentage (.777) of any coach in Detroit Titans history. His 43 wins ranks second in school history behind Gus Dorais.[3] He was later an attorney, also serving in the capacity of state commissioner of boxing of the state of Michigan.[4][5]
He died at a Veterans' Hospital in Detroit in 1961.[6]
References
- ↑
- ↑ Whalen, James (1991). Gridiron Days Now Gone: The Heyday of 19 Former Consensus Top-20 College Football Programs. University of Michigan. ISBN 9780899506470. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Detroit Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- ↑ "Friendly Rivals in State Spotlight". Ludington Daily News. February 14, 1935. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
- ↑
- ↑ "Former Titan Coach Dies". The Windsor Star. February 25, 1961. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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