Danny Coughlin
American football player (1897–1963)
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Daniel Martin Coughlin (June 9, 1897 – January 8, 1963) was an American football player. A native of Faribault, Minnesota, he played college football for St. Thomas and Notre Dame and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Minneapolis Marines.
Faribault, Minnesota, U.S.
Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Position | Back | ||||
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| Born | June 9, 1897 Faribault, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||
| Died | January 8, 1963 (aged 65) Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||
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| College | St. Thomas and Notre Dame | ||||
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Football career
Playing for Notre Dame, a knee injury derailed Coughlin's 1920 season.[1] Coughlin gained notoriety for his play in the 1921 season, where he played on both sides of the ball.[2] He also played basketball and was on the track team at Notre Dame.[3] Coughlin joined a club team in Duluth, Minnesota and also coached the Cathedral High School football team in 1922.[4]
He appeared in two NFL games, both as a starter with the Minneapolis Marines, during the 1923 season.[5] In 1924, Coughlin, then residing in Waseca, Minnesota, was recruited by the Duluth Kelleys.[6]
Personal life
Coughlin studied journalism at Notre Dame.[7]