About James Halligan
Lived 1879 – 1965 (aged 85). James Halligan was an American head coach and american football coach.
James Edward Halligan (February 11, 1879 – January 30, 1965) was an American football coach and college athletic administrator. He served as the head football coach at Massachusetts Agricultural College—now the University of Massachusetts Amherst—from 1901 to 1903 and at Delaware Valley College for 1904 and 1905, compiling a career college football record of 20–10–3 overall. Halligan was the athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1910 to 1913. He also worked as a chemist and fertilizer expert. He died on January 30, 1965.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Halligan?
American football coach
When was James Halligan born?
James Halligan was born on 11 February 1879 in Boston.
When did James Halligan die?
James Halligan died on 30 January 1965 in Louisiana.
What was James Halligan's occupation?
James Halligan was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was James Halligan?
James Halligan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Halligan (American football)
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