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John R. Chuckran
Sport(s)Football
Biographical details
Born1926
Lansford, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 1, 1991
State College, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1944, 1948–1949Penn State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1957
1958–1969
1970
1971–1977
Tyrone HS (PA)
Allegheny
Penn State (freshmen)
Penn State (OL)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1981–1988Rhode Island
Head coaching record
Overall51–37–2 (college)
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse

John R. Chuckran (1926 – December 1, 1991) was an American football player, coach, professor of physical education, and college athletics administrator. He served as the athletic director at the University of Rhode Island from 1981 to 1988.

Coaching career[]

Chuckran was the head college football coach for the Allegheny Gators located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He held that position for 12 seasons, from 1958 until 1969. His coaching record at Allegheny was 51 wins, 37 losses and 2 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #3 at Allegheny in total wins and #12 at the school in winning percentage (.578).[1]

Death[]

Chuckran died at the age of 65 on December 1, 1991 at Centre Community Hospital in State College, Pennsylvania.[2]

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