John Creighton McAvoy (November 15, 1905 – February 21, 1995) was an American

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player and coach. McAvoy played

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football for the Dartmouth Big Green football team from 1925 through 1927 (including the undefeated 1925 team), and was a member of the class of 1928. He served as the head football coach at Ursinus College in

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, from 1931 to 1937, compiling a record of 26–26–10. McAvoy died in 1995 at age 89; he was survived by one son and three daughters.

Head coaching record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McAvoy, John C. 1905 births 1995 deaths Players of American football from Chester County, Pennsylvania Dartmouth Big Green football players Ursinus Bears football coaches