Loyola Wolf Pack football
Defunct football program formerly representing Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Loyola Wolf Pack football team was an intercollegiate American football team for Loyola University located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The university formerly sponsored a varsity football team starting in 1921.[2] The team was disbanded after the 1939 season for financial reasons.[3] The team played at Loyola University Stadium starting in 1928.[4]
| Loyola Wolf Pack football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1921 |
| Last season | 1939 |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Stadium | Loyola University Stadium |
| Colors | Maroon and gold[1] |
| Rivalries | Tulane |
History
The 1926 football team went undefeated finishing with a 10-0 record behind the play of Bucky Moore.[5][6]
Head coaches
| Years | Name |
|---|---|
| 1921–1923 | William Flynn |
| 1924–1925 | Moon Ducote |
| 1926 | Eddie Reed |
| 1927–1932 | Clark Shaughnessy |
| 1933–1934 | Robert Erskine |
| 1935–1936 | Eddie Reed |
| 1937–1939 | Larry Mullins |
Notable players
Loyola Wolf Pack players in the NFL
| Player | Team | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Bucky Moore | Chicago Cardinals | 1932 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1933 | |
| Frank Sullivan | Chicago Bears | 1935–39 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1940 |
