Hovey C. McDonald
American sports coach
About Hovey C. McDonald
Lived 1888 – 1941 (aged 53). Hovey C. McDonald was an American association football coach, american football coach, basketball coach, wrestling coach and physical education teacher.
Hovey Clyde McDonald (May 9, 1888 – June 12, 1941) was an American football, basketball, wrestling, and soccer coach. He served as the head football coach and head basketball coach (1924–1935) at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. McDonald was also the director of men's physical education at San Jose State from 1927 to 1940. He died of a heart attack at the age of 53, on June 12, 1941.
Head coaching record Football
Basketball
Soccer
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Who was Hovey C. McDonald?
American sports coach (1888–1941)
When was Hovey C. McDonald born?
Hovey C. McDonald was born on 9 May 1888 in Houston.
When did Hovey C. McDonald die?
Hovey C. McDonald died on 12 June 1941 in San Jose.
What was Hovey C. McDonald's occupation?
Hovey C. McDonald was an association football coach, american football coach, basketball coach, wrestling coach and physical education teacher.
What nationality was Hovey C. McDonald?
Hovey C. McDonald was American.
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