John Thomas Finn (August 27, 1895 – December 25, 1970) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as running back in the and National Football League (NFL) for the Frankford Yellow Jackets 1924 season.[1] Finn served as the head football coach at Moravian College—now known as Moravian University—in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania from 1931 to 1932, compiling a record of 6–8–3.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1895 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1970 (aged 75) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1921 | Villanova |
| 1922–1923 | Moravian |
| 1924 | Frankford Yellow Jackets |
| Position(s) | Back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1931–1932 | Moravian |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–8–3 |
Finn was born in Bethlehem and served in the United States Navy on a submarine during World War I. He later worked as a safety superintendent for Bethlehem Steel until retiring in 1960. He died on December 25, 1970, at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem.[2]
References edit
- ^ "John Finn". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "John T. Finn, 75, Ex-Grid Coach Of Moravian". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. December 27, 1970. p. D18. Retrieved September 13, 2021 – via Newspapers.com
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External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- John Finn at Find a Grave