John R. Chuckran
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
May 7, 1926 Lansford, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
December 1, 1991 (aged 65) State College, Pennsylvania |
| Playing career | |
| 1944, 1948–1949 | Penn State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1954–1957 | Tyrone HS (PA) |
| 1958–1969 | Allegheny |
| 1970 | Penn State (freshmen) |
| 1971–1977 | Penn State (OL) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1981–1988 | Rhode Island |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 51–37–2 (college) |
John R. Chuckran (May 7, 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 football coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He held that position for 12 seasons, from 1958 until 1969. His coaching record at Allegheny was 51–37–2 (.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. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ↑ "John Chuckran, Lansford Native, Former A.d. At Rhode Island U.". The Morning Call. December 4, 1991. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
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