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Jake Nevin

1910 – 1985

American sports coach

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About Jake Nevin

Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 74–75).

John "Jake" Nevin (ca. 1910 - December 10, 1985) served as an athletic trainer for Villanova University athletic teams for over 50 years until his death in 1985. Nevin, then using a wheelchair and suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease, inspired the 1985 Villanova Wildcats basketball team during their run to the NCAA Championship. In 1985, Villanova renamed the Villanova Field House in honor of Nevin. Villanova also retired basketball jersey number 1 for Nevin.

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1910
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Who was Jake Nevin?

American sports coach

When was Jake Nevin born?

Jake Nevin was born in 1910.

When did Jake Nevin die?

Jake Nevin died on 10 December 1985.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jake Nevin

· Wikidata: Q6124878

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