Thomas Skelly
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1879 Norwich, Connecticut |
| Playing career | |
| 1900–1903 | Holy Cross |
| Position(s) | Right field |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1904 | Marquette |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–2 |
Thomas J. "Tom" Skelly was an American football coach. Skelly was the fourth head football coach at Marquette University located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he held that position for the 1904 season.[1] His coaching record at Marquette was 5 wins, 2 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him 11th at Marquette in total wins and seventh at Marquette in winning percentage (.714).[2]
Skelly, a native of Norwich, Connecticut, was a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross. There he played football, basketball and baseball, the latter with the position of right fielder, for three years. In the 1903 football season, he had also served as the team's captain.[3][4]
References
- ^ College Football Reference Marquette University Football Records
- ^ Marquette Golden Eagles coaching records
- ^ "Thos. J. Skelly", Lowell Sun, Tuesday, June 17, 1902, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Of America
- ^ [1]
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