John Paul Gorman (March 10, 1897 – October 30, 1983) was a

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player and coach at

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Playing career

He was a prominent

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for the

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team. He stood 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 154 pounds.

1922

Gorman led the "Team of Destiny" which won a national title.

1923

In a postseason contest of Princeton all-stars against southern champion Vanderbilt, Gorman scored his team's points in a 7 to 7 tie.

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got Vandy's touchdown.

Coaching career

He coached the freshman team of his alma mater from 1930 to 1942.

References

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