| John R. Chuckran | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | 1926 Lansford, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 1, 1991 State College, Pennsylvania |
| Playing career | |
| 1944, 1948–1949 | Penn 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) | |
| 1981–1988 | Rhode Island |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 51–37–2 (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]
References[]
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iii/ncac/allegheny/coaching_records.php. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ↑ "John Chuckran, Lansford Native, Former A.d. At Rhode Island U.". The Morning Call. December 4, 1991. http://articles.mcall.com/1991-12-04/news/2823884_1_lansford-high-school-coach-at-penn-state-track-coach. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
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