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Jack Hagerty

1903 – 1982

American football player and coach, college athletics administrator

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Lived 1903 – 1982 (aged 78). Jack Hagerty was an American coach and american football player.

John Leo Hagerty (July 3, 1903 – March 23, 1982) was an American football player, coach and college athletics administrator. He played halfback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1926 to 1932 before returning to his alma mater of Georgetown University to serve as head football coach from 1932 to 1948. Hagerty led the Hoyas to back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1938 and 1939, as well as the school's first bowl game appearance, at the 1941 Orange Bowl, which Georgetown lost to Mississippi State, 14–7. His career record as Georgetown's coach was 62–41–10.

Hagerty attended Dorchester High School in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. He died at Georgetown University Hospital on March 23, 1982.

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Georgetown University
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John Leo Hagerty

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Hagerty?

American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1903-1982)

When was Jack Hagerty born?

Jack Hagerty was born on 3 July 1903 in Boston.

When did Jack Hagerty die?

Jack Hagerty died on 23 March 1982 in Washington, D.C..

What was Jack Hagerty's occupation?

Jack Hagerty was a coach and american football player.

What nationality was Jack Hagerty?

Jack Hagerty was American.

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· Wikipedia: Jack Hagerty

· Wikidata: Q6112868

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