About Tom Cahill
Lived 1919 – 1992 (aged 73). Tom Cahill was an American military personnel.
Thomas B. Cahill (October 11, 1919 – October 29, 1992) was an American football player and coach who served as the head coach at the United States Military Academy from 1966 to 1973 and at Union College in Schenectady, New York, from 1976 to 1979, compiling a career college football record of 51–59–3.
During his tenure as head coach at Army, which coincided with the height of the Vietnam War, his teams beat Navy five times. Following the 1966 season, the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award was bestowed upon Cahill. Following a 51–0 defeat at the hands of Navy to conclude the 1973 season, Cahill was dismissed as head coach. Cahill died on October 29, 1992, in Schenectady after a heart attack.
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Who was Tom Cahill?
American football player and coach (1919-1992)
When was Tom Cahill born?
Tom Cahill was born on 11 October 1919 in Fayetteville.
When did Tom Cahill die?
Tom Cahill died on 29 October 1992 in Schenectady.
What was Tom Cahill's occupation?
Tom Cahill was a military personnel.
What nationality was Tom Cahill?
Tom Cahill was American.
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