John J. Gallagher

John J. Gallagher
Sport(s) Football, basketball
Biographical details
Born (1904-07-16)July 16, 1904
Brooklyn, New York
Playing career
Football
1924–1926 St. John's
Basketball
1924–1927 St. John's
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1936 Niagara
Basketball
1931–1943 Niagara
1946–1965 Niagara
Head coaching record
Overall 486–262 (basketball)

John Joseph Gallagher (born July 16, 1904) was an American college football and basketball player and coach.[1]

Gallagher 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 486–262s.

References

  1. Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
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