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Thomas Gannon (American football)

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Thomas Gannon
Biographical details
BornFebruary 11, 1922
DiedOctober 19, 1997(1997-10-19) (aged 75)[1]
Playing career
1946–1948Harvard
Position(s)Halfback, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1949–1951American International
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • Second-team All-Eastern (1947)

Thomas H. "Chip" Gannon (February 11, 1922 – October 19, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He was a halfback and defensive back at Harvard University, lettering from 1946 to 1948.[2] Gannon served as the head football coach at American International University from 1949 to 1951.[3] He was selected by the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference in the 1949 AAFC Draft.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas H. Gannon, 75". The Boston Globe. October 31, 1997. p. 65. Retrieved February 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  2. ^ "Thomas H. Gannon". Harvard Varsity Club. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Harvard All-Stars Enter Hall of Fame". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Thomas Gannon". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.