William F. Donovan
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| Sport(s) | Track and field, football, baseball |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
1865 Natick, Massachusetts |
| Died |
August 21, 1928 Amsterdam |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Track | |
| 1907 | Harvard |
| Football | |
| 1918 | Harvard |
William F. "Pooch" Donovan, Sr. (1865 – August 21, 1928) was a Harvard University coach. In 1907 he became the Harvard University track coach. He was the head Harvard Crimson football coach in 1918.[1] He was also a trainer for the Harvard Crimson baseball team.[2][3]
Biography
Donovan was born around 1865 in Natick, Massachusetts. He had a brother, Edward F. Donovan who was called Piper Donovan. He married and had as children, Dorothy Marion Donovan; William F. Donovan, Jr.; and John F. Donovan.[4]
Donovan had a heart attack in Amsterdam after the 1928 Summer Olympics. He returned home on August 12, 1928. He died on August 21, 1928 and was buried on August 24, 1928.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Pooch Donovan". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- 1 2 "Pooch Donovan is Dead. Heart Disease Fatal to Famous Old Harvard Athletic Trainer". Pittsburgh Press. August 21, 1928. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- 1 2 "Pooch Donovan Buried. Leading Sportsmen Attend Rites for Harvard Trainer". New York Times. August 24, 1928. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
- ↑ "Piper Donovan Killed. Former Sprinter Struck by Auto, Driver of Which Escapes". New York Times. July 26, 1926. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
Edward "Piper" Donovan, former sprinter and brother of William "Pooch" Donovan. Harvard's veteran trainer was killed here today by an ... who escaped after ...
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