Jay Mack Love Jr. (May 15, 1883 – September 16, 1935) was a

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player and coach who later became a practicing attorney in

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Playing career

Love played for the

University of Michigan , mottoeng = "Arts, Knowledge, Truth" , former_names = Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania (1817–1821) , budget = $10.3 billion (2021) , endowment = $17 billion (2021)As o ...

from 1904 until 1905 under head coach

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. He was a reserve player for the undefeated team of 1904 and started at right guard for the 1905 team.

Coaching career

After finishing his playing career at Michigan, Love was named the third head football coach for the

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and held that position two years, from 1906 to 1907. His overall coaching record at Southwestern was 8 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties.

Head coaching record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Love, Jay Mack 1883 births 1935 deaths American football guards Michigan Wolverines football players Southwestern Moundbuilders football coaches