Sport(s) Football 1917–1924 Detroit | Overall 43–12–1 (.777) Name James Duffy | |
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Born June 3, 1892
Adams, Massachusetts ( 1892-06-03 ) Died February 23, 1961(1961-02-23) (aged 68)
Detroit, Michigan Alma mater Tilton School
Colgate University 1915 | ||
James Francis "Jimmy" Duffy (June 3, 1892 – February 23, 1961) was an American football player and coach. He played football at the Tilton Seminary and later at Colgate University. He was the head coach for the University of Detroit Titans for six seasons, in 1917, 1919–1922, and 1924. He compiled a record of 43–12–1, giving him the highest winning percentage (.777) of any coach in Detroit Titans history. His 43 wins ranks second in school history behind Gus Dorais. He was later an attorney, also serving in the capacity of state commissioner of boxing of the state of Michigan.
He died at a Veterans' Hospital in Detroit in 1961.
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