About Joe McGee
Lived 1902 – 1958 (aged 55–56). Joe McGee was an american football player.
Joseph P. McGee (1902–1958) was an American football and basketball coach. He is credited with instituting basketball at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, where he later served as head football coach, from 1934 to 1937, compiling a record of 13–18. McGee was also the head coach of the revived Providence Steamrollers of the American Association of football.
McGee later owned a garage and car rental service as the Narraganset Hotel in Providence. He died in 1958 of a heart attack.
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Who was Joe McGee?
American football player
When was Joe McGee born?
Joe McGee was born in 1902.
When did Joe McGee die?
Joe McGee died in 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island.
What was Joe McGee's occupation?
Joe McGee was an american football player.
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