Jack Donahue (American football)

John J. Donahue (December 30, 1904 – November 10, 1984) was an American football player and coach.

Jack Donahue
Position:Guard/Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1904-12-30)December 30, 1904
Peabody, Massachusetts
Died:November 10, 1984(1984-11-10) (aged 79)
Quincy, Massachusetts
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Peabody (MA)
College:Boston College
Career history
  • Providence Steam Roller (1926)
Player stats at PFR

Playing career

Donahue played guard on the Peabody High School football team.[1] He played guard and tackle for Boston College from 1922 to 1925 and was captain his senior year.[2] On August 9, 1926 he signed with the Providence Steam Roller.[3] He played in 13 games (9 starts) for the team at left guard.[4] Donahue later played semi-pro football for the University of Peabody and Pere Marquette.[5][6]

In addition to playing football, Donahue was also a member of the Boston College Eagles baseball team and a boxer.[2][7]

Coaching career

In 1928, Donahue joined the faculty of East Bridgewater High School as head football coach and history teacher.[2] In 1932 he became the first ever football coach at North Quincy High School. He continued to coach the team until his resignation in 1960.[6] He compiled a 128-95-20 record with the school.[1][8] Donahue also served as NQHS' golf coach and guided the team to a state championship in 1948.[9] He retired from teaching in 1971.[10]

Death

Donahue died on November 10, 1984 at Quincy City Hospital following a long illness. He was buried in Mount Wollaston Cemetery[10]

References
  1. "Donahue Coach of Year: No. Quincy Veteran Chosen by Officials". The Boston Daily Globe. November 16, 1960.
  2. "Donahue To Coach East Bridgewater". The Boston Daily Globe. September 7, 1928.
  3. ""Jack Donahue" Signs With Steam Rollers". The Boston Daily Globe. August 9, 1926.
  4. Jack Donahue at pro-football-reference.com
  5. "Five Badly Injured as Peres Lose to Peabody". The Boston Daily Globe. November 21, 1927.
  6. "Donahue Gives Up Coaching". The Boston Daily Globe. November 22, 1960.
  7. "Indrisano Climbs Nearer His Goal". The Boston Daily Globe. October 8, 1927.
  8. "N. Quincy Wins, 28 to 20, In Jack Donahue's Finale". The Boston Daily Globe. November 25, 1960.
  9. Roberts, Ernest (June 9, 1948). "State School Golf Crown Captured by North Quincy". The Boston Daily Globe.
  10. "John Donahue, 79; Was N. Quincy football coach". The Boston Globe. November 12, 1984.
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