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Jack McAvoy
Biographical details
Born(1930-11-06)November 6, 1930
DiedMay 22, 2008(2008-05-22) (aged 77)
Dowagiac, Michigan
Playing career
Football
c. 1953Hillsdale
Basketball
c. 1953Hillsdale
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1957Bangor HS (MI)
1958–1966Dowagiac Union HS (MI)
1967–1973Hillsdale (assistant)
1974–1977Hillsdale
Basketball
1967–1968Hillsdale
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1976–1996Hillsdale
Head coaching record
Overall24–16–1 (college football)
19–8 (college basketball)

John H. McAvoy (November 6, 1930 – May 22, 2008) was an American football and basketball coach and college athletic administrator. He served as the head football coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. He held that position for four seasons, from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 24–16–1.[1] McAvoy was also the head basketball coach at Hillsdale for one season, in 1967–68, tallying a mark of 19–8.

McAvoy died at the age of 77, May 22, 2008, at his home in Dowagiac, Michigan.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Hillsdale Chargers 2010 Media Guide" (PDF). Hillsdale College. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 6, 2010.
  2. ^ "Charger legend dies at 77". Hillsdale Daily News. Hillsdale, Michigan. May 24, 2008. Retrieved August 19, 2017.