John Bartlett McDonald (March 6, 1908 – October 25, 1989) was an

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, and

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coach and college athletic administrator. Has the first head coach of Hofstra University's football and

teams. He compiled a 21–17–1 overall record as the football coach. MacDonald was an alumnus of

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, class of 1933. He died in Venice, Florida in 1989. He was 81.

Head coaching record

Football

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