John H. McAvoy (November 6, 1930 – May 22, 2008) was an

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and basketball coach and college athletic administrator. He served as the head football coach at

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. He held that position for four seasons, from 1974 to 1977, compiling a record of 24–16–1. McAvoy was also the head basketball coach at Hillsdale for one season, in 1967–68, tallying a mark of 19–8. While a student at

, McAvoy played on the school's football, basketball, and track and field teams. McAvoy died at the age of 77, May 22, 2008, at his home in

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Head coaching record

College football

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