John P. Gorman Explained

Birth Date:10 March 1897
Birth Place:Pompey, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Neshanic, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma Mater:Princeton University
Player Years1:1922
Player Team1:Princeton
Player Positions:Quarterback
Coach Years1:1930 - 1942
Coach Team1:Princeton (freshman)
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John Paul Gorman (March 10, 1897  - October 30, 1983) was a college football player and coach at Princeton University.

Playing career

He was a prominent quarterback for the Princeton Tigers football team. He stood 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 154 pounds.[1]

1922

See main article: 1922 Princeton Tigers football team. Gorman led the "Team of Destiny" which won a national title.[2]

1923

In a postseason contest of Princeton all-stars against southern champion Vanderbilt, Gorman scored his team's points in a 7 to 7 tie. Lynn Bomar got Vandy's touchdown.[3]

Coaching career

He coached the freshman team of his alma mater from 1930 to 1942.[2] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1922: The team of destiny. Jon Blackwell.
  2. News: John Gorman, QB'd Tigers' "Team of Destiny". Home News Tribune. November 2, 1983.
  3. News: Chicago Daily Tribune. Vandy Eleven Ties Ex-Tigers By 7 To 7 Score. December 9, 1923. .
  4. News: Name Aides to Coach of Princeton Frosh. The Evening News. September 21, 1936. 15. April 28, 2015. Newspapers.com.