David V. Connelly

David Vincent Connelly (September 14, 1898 – August 27, 1955) was an American baseball and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. He was affiliated with the University of Toledo as a coach and athletic director for approximately 30 years.

Early years Connelly was born in Easthampton, Massachusetts, in 1898. He served in Company A, 345th Battalion, Tank Corps, during World War I,

After being discharged from the Army, he played professional basketball in the New York State Basketball League. He also played professional baseball as a shortstop in the Detroit Tigers farm system with a team in Jackson, Michigan. After sustaining an injury in 1924, he enrolled at Michigan State Normal College where he received a degree in physical education. Connelly accepted the job anyway and served as the school's men's basketball coach for eight years from 1926 to 1934, compiling a 48–78 record. Connelly remained at the University of Toledo for nearly 30 years, and his other positions included track and cross country coach for six years, football coach for three years, and boxing coach for one year. Connelly also served as the City of Toledo's recreation supervisor during the summers from 1932 to 1937.