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James F. McGovern
Biographical details
Born(1893-09-13)September 13, 1893
Elmira, New York
DiedApril 8, 1976(1976-04-08) (aged 82)
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Playing career
Football
1915–1918Muhlenberg
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1924–1928West Chester
1935–1943Kutztown
Basketball
1924–1929West Chester
1935–1944Kutztown

James Francis McGovern also known as Francis James McGovern (September 13, 1893 – April 8, 1976) was an American college football and basketball player and coach. He served as the head football coach at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1924 to 1928.[1] McGovern also served as the head football coach at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania from 1935 to 1943.[2]

McGovern died on April 8, 1976, in Gulf Breeze, Florida.[3]

References

  1. ^ "West Chester Yearbook". West Chester University. 1927. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "J. F. McGovern, ex-park-head, dies at 82". Star-Gazette. Elmira, New York. April 9, 1976. p. 11. Retrieved October 21, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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