John F. Condon Explained

John F. Condon
Birth Date:1 June 1860
Birth Place:Bronx, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Bronx, New York, U.S.
Coach Years1:1883
Coach Team1:Fordham
Overall Record:3–5

John F. "Jafsie" Condon (June 1, 1860 – January 2, 1945) was an American college football coach and school principal. He was the first head football coach at Fordham University, serving for one season, in 1883, and compiling a record of 3–5.[1] He became the principal at a New York City public school and gained fame in 1932 as the person who paid the ransom in the Lindbergh kidnapping.[2]

Condon died of pneumonia, on January 2, 1945, at his home in The Bronx.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fordham Man Power May Tell. Waterbury Evening Democrat. Dan Parker. November 26, 1935. 19. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Negotiations for Return of Lindbergh Baby Centered Around Dr. John F. Condon. The Owensboro Inquirer. April 11, 1932. 1. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: 'Jafsie,' Payer Of Lindbergh Ransom, Dies. Battle Creek Enquirer. January 3, 1945. 3. Newspapers.com.