Robert Duffy (American football)

Robert Duffy
Sport(s) College football
Current position
Team Dickinson College
Biographical details
Born May 13, 1903
Died December 9, 1974(1974-12-09) (aged 71)[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1927-1928 Dickinson
Head coaching record
Overall 6-9-1

Robert C. Duffy (May 13, 1903 – December 9, 1974) was the 20th head football coach for the Dickinson College Red Devils in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and he held that position for two seasons, from 1927 until 1928.[2] His overall coaching record at Dickinson was 6 wins, 9 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him 16th at Dickinson in terms of total wins and 17th at Dickinson in terms of winning percentage.[3]

During World War II, "Duffy" was assigned to the Thirteenth Troop Carrier Squadron, nicknamed "The Thirsty 13th," from September 1942 until January 1945, first as the Intelligence Officer, and then the Executive Officer - right-hand man of the Commanding Officer, in New Caledonia, New Hebrides, and Biak. According to various squadron members: "Duffy was like a father to us. If you needed something, Duffy would get it done." "He was the backbone of the squadron." "The mentor of everyone was Bob Duffy, and everyone hung out with him and played cards with him." "The men loved Major Duffy." [4]

Robert C. Duffy in camp of 13th Troop Carrier Squadron, 1 mile south of Tontouta Air Base, New Caledonia, between December 1942 and July 1943.

References

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  2. ↑ Centennial Conference "2008 Centennial Conference Football Prospectus"
  3. ↑ http://www.centennial.org/football/mediaguide/PDF/21-23-Dickinson.pdf
  4. ↑ "The Thirsty 13th," 2011, by Seth P. Washburne, page 404.


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