Henry Shanahan
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Auburn, Maine, U.S.
Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 14, 1904 Auburn, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 1984 (aged 79) Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1929 | Holy Cross |
| Position | Halfback/Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1930–1938 | Brooklyn Prep (NY) |
| 1939–1944 | Lewiston (ME) |
| Men's basketball | |
| 1939–1945 | Lewiston (ME) |
| 1942–1943 | Bates |
Henry J. "Hyme" Shanahan (October 14, 1904 – August 25, 1984) was an American athlete and coach who played American football at the College of the Holy Cross and coached at Brooklyn Preparatory School, Lewiston High School, and Bates College.
Shanahan was born on October 14, 1904 in Auburn, Maine to Jeremiah and Catherine (Salter) Shanahan.[1] He attended Edward Little High School and was slated to be captain of their 1922 football team, but left the school before the season began.[2] He then enrolled at the Coburn Classical Institute, where he was captain of the football, baseball, and basketball teams.[3]
Shanahan joined the Holy Cross Crusaders football team in 1925.[4] He and two teammates (Blondy Ryan and Clarence "Clary" Ryan) were suspended for the 1926 season.[5] The trio withdrew from the college, but were allowed to return the following year.[6] In 1928, he was moved from halfback to quarterback by head coach Cleo A. O'Donnell.[7]