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Dennis Gildea

1898 – 1976

Player and coach of American football

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Lived 1898 – 1976 (aged 77). Dennis Gildea was an American lawyer and american football player.

Dennis Anthony Gildea (October 9, 1898 – February 22, 1976) was an American football player and coach.

Early life and military service Gildea was born on October 9, 1898, in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston College High School.

College football Gildea played Center for the Holy Cross Crusaders from 1920 to 1922. The Crusaders went 17–9 during Gildea's three years on the team. “The Iron Major” Frank Cavanaugh rated him as one of the best blockers he ever saw.

Early coaching career In 1922 and 1923, Gildea served as assistant coach at Fitchburg High School. He then served as head coach at Leominster High School in 1924 and 1925.

NFL In 1926, played seven games for the Hartford Blues of the National Football League.

Everett High School From 1926 to 1954, Gildea was head football coach at Everett High School. He compiled an overall record of 163–72–29. They had two children, Barry and Dennis Jr. Dennis Jr. worked as a night manager at a Roy Rogers outside of Alexandria, Virginia. He was one of four men killed in a high-profile robbery there on March 6, 1976.

In 1935, Gildea graduated from Boston College Law School.

Gildea died of a stroke on February 22, 1976, in Peabody, Massachusetts.

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Boston College High School, Boston College Law School
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Dennis Anthony Gildea

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dennis Gildea?

Player and coach of American football (1898-1976)

When was Dennis Gildea born?

Dennis Gildea was born on 9 October 1898 in Boston.

When did Dennis Gildea die?

Dennis Gildea died on 22 February 1976 in Peabody.

What was Dennis Gildea's occupation?

Dennis Gildea was a lawyer and american football player.

What nationality was Dennis Gildea?

Dennis Gildea was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dennis Gildea

· Wikidata: Q16008024

· DBpedia: Dennis Gildea

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