John Sullivan (American football coach)

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John Sullivan
Biographical details
Born(1938-05-10)May 10, 1938
Spencer, Iowa
DiedNovember 27, 2010(2010-11-27) (aged 72)
Ames, Iowa
Playing career
1956–1959Iowa State Teachers
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1961–1965Ellsworth CC (IA)
1966–1970Simpson (IA)
Head coaching record
Overall30–11–3 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Iowa Conference (1969)
Awards
Iowa Conference Coach of the Year (1969)

John Louis Sullivan (May 10, 1938 – November 27, 2010) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa from 1966 to 1970, compiling a record of 30–11–3. He was also instrumental in reviving the football program at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa.[2]

Sullivan then became a teacher after his football career.

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Simpson Redmen (Iowa Conference) (1966–1970)
1966 Simpson 3–5 2–5 6th
1967 Simpson 7–1–1 6–1 2nd
1968 Simpson 6–1–2 5–0–2 2nd
1969 Simpson 8–2 6–1 1st
1970 Simpson 6–2 5–2 3rd
Simpson: 30–11–3 24–9–2
Total: 30–11–3
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John Sullivan". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Coaches Hall of Fame". Simpson Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 10, 2018.