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Will Duffy

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Will Duffy
Biographical details
Born(1888-11-24)November 24, 1888
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1953(1953-05-17) (aged 64)
Buechel, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
1908–1910Central University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1911–1914Louisville Male HS (KY)
1915–1916Louisville
Head coaching record
Overall3–8–2 (college)

William Michael Duffy (November 24, 1888 – May 17, 1953) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Louisville from 1915 to 1916, compiling a record of 3–8–2.[1] Duffy died of a heart attack on May 17, 1953, while making a speech at St. Bartholomew Church in Buechel, Louisville.[2]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Louisville Cardinals (Independent) (1915–1916)
1915 Louisville 1–5–1
1916 Louisville 2–3–1
Louisville: 3–8–2
Total: 3–8–2

References

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  1. ^ Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "William M. Duffy Suffers Fatal Attack at Flag Event". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. May 18, 1953. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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