Alma mater Georgetown University Position(s) Halfback Overall 20–17–2 | 1900–1903 Georgetown 1904–1907 Georgetown Name Joseph Reilly | |
Born October 8, 1880
Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts ( 1880-10-08 ) Died November 10, 1951(1951-11-10) (aged 70)
Alameda, California | ||
Joseph Augustus "Joe" Reilly (October 8, 1880 – November 10, 1951) was a college football player, coach, and athletic director. He was also a doctor. A 1943 article lists him as "retired director of the Kansas City Athletic Club, midwestern sports official, and wrestling judge at several Olympic games".
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Early years
Joe Reilly was born on October 8, 1880 in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. His father Timothy Reilly was born in Ireland. His mother's maiden name was O'Brien.
Player
Reilly played for the Georgetown Hoyas at Georgetown University. As a player he was an All-Southern halfback and captain of the 1902 team. An account of a 12 to 5 victory over Navy reads "No occupants of the half back positions who have been seen here this season have approached the showing made by Joe Reilly to-day." Hub Hart was in the same backfield. Both Hart and Reilly previously attended Boston College. Reilly also lettered in other sports, including baseball and rowing. He ran track as well, captaining the squad and called its fastest man. He once held the record for the 220 yards.
Coach
He was the first former Georgetown player to become the school's head coach. Reilly also coached track.
K C A C
He was director of the Kansas City Athletic Club from 1909 until 1937.