About Jack Stephens
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 81). Jack Stephens was an American american football player.
Jack J. Stephans (March 1, 1939 – September 29, 2020) was American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Jersey City State College—now known as New Jersey City University—from 1966 to 1973, at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, from 1975 to 1977, and at Fordham University from 1979 to 1980.
Born in Hoboken, Stephans was raised in nearby West New York and played prep football at Memorial High School in his hometown, graduating in 1957.
Stephans died on September 29, 2020, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Who was Jack Stephens?
American football player and coach
When was Jack Stephens born?
Jack Stephens was born on 1 March 1939 in Hoboken.
When did Jack Stephens die?
Jack Stephens died on 29 September 2020 in Montvale, New Jersey.
What was Jack Stephens's occupation?
Jack Stephens was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Stephens?
Jack Stephens was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Stephens. https://biography.guide/jack-stephens/
MLA: "Jack Stephens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-stephens/.
Chicago: "Jack Stephens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-stephens/.
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