Chick Meehan

American football head coach

1893 – 1972

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Who was Chick Meehan?

John Francis "Chick" Meehan was an American football player and coach. His 17-year career coaching record was 115 wins, 44 losses, and 14 ties. He served as the head football coach at Syracuse University, New York University, and Manhattan College, compiling a career college football record of 115–44–14. Meehan played quarterback at Syracuse from 1915 to 1917.

Meehan stated, "We learn practically nothing from a victory. All our information comes from a defeat. A winner forgets most of his mistakes."

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Born
Sep 5, 1893
Died
Nov 9, 1972
Syracuse

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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