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John J. Gallagher

1904 – 1982

American college football and basketball player and coach

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About John J. Gallagher

Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 77). John J. Gallagher was an American basketball coach, basketball player and american football player.

John Joseph "Taps" Gallagher (July 16, 1904 – February 7, 1982) was an American football and basketball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Niagara University in 1936. However, his greatest contributions were made as the head basketball coach at Niagara from 1931 to 1943 and again from 1946 to 1965, compiling a record of 486–262.

Gallagher died on February 7, 1982, in Niagara Falls, New York.

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Important facts

Born
16 July 1904, Brooklyn
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 February 1982, Niagara Falls, New York
Occupation
Basketball coach, basketball player, American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
St. John's University
Also known as
John Gallagher, John Joseph Gallagher, Taps Gallagher

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John J. Gallagher?

American college football and basketball player and coach (1904-1982)

When was John J. Gallagher born?

John J. Gallagher was born on 16 July 1904 in Brooklyn.

When did John J. Gallagher die?

John J. Gallagher died on 7 February 1982 in Niagara Falls, New York.

What was John J. Gallagher's occupation?

John J. Gallagher was a basketball coach, basketball player and american football player.

What nationality was John J. Gallagher?

John J. Gallagher was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John J. Gallagher

· Wikidata: Q52153412

· DBpedia: John J. Gallagher (coach)

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