William Flynn (American football)
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William K. Flynn (c. 1896 – October 9, 1958) was an American football coach. He served as the head coach at Loyola University New Orleans from 1921 to 1923, compiling a record of 11–8–2.
Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
Flynn at Loyola in 1923 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1896 |
| Died | October 9, 1958 (aged 62) Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1919–1920 | Holy Cross |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1921–1923 | Loyola (LA) |
| 1925–1926 | Cheverus HS (ME) |
| 1927–1933 | Asbury Park HS (NJ) |
| 1934–1958 | Morristown HS (NJ) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1921–1924 | Loyola (LA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–8–2 (college) |
Biography
A native of Taunton, Massachusetts, Flynn attended graduated from St. Mary's High School.[1] He then attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he played fullback on the Crusaders football team.[2] He graduated in 1921.[3]
On March 12, 1921, the Loyola University New Orleans hired Flynn as its athletic director and football coach.[4] He was tasked with starting up an athletics program at the school, and he coached the football team in its inaugural season in 1921.[5] Although the Associated Press described the first season as "unsuccessful",[6] Flynn improved the team incrementally over his next two years. In 1923, Loyola compiled a 5–1–1 record.[7] After three seasons at the helm, Flynn stepped down as coach and was replaced by Moon Ducote.[5]
In 1925, Flynn was hired by the Catholic Institute High School (renamed Cheverus High School) in Portland, Maine.[8] In 1927, he became the supervisor of physical training and head football, baseball, and basketball coach at Asbury Park High School in Asbury Park, New Jersey.[9] He won three three state championships at Asbury Park. In 1934, he became the head football coach at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey, a post he held until his death. A resident of Morristown, Flynn died on October 9, 1958, at Morristown Memorial Hospital.[10]