John L. Marks
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| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1907–1909 | Dartmouth |
| Positions | Fullback, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1910 | St. Viator |
| 1911–1912 | Notre Dame |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18–3–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| 2× Second-team All-American (1907, 1909) | |
John L. Marks was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1911 to 1912, compiling a record of 13–0–2. Marks played college football at Dartmouth College.[1]
On October 5, 1912, in one of the easiest victories in Notre Dame history, junior quarterback Gus Dorais led the Irish to a 116–7 rout of St. Viator in the season-opener.[2]