James F. Duffy

Deceased Person

1892 – 1961

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Who was James F. Duffy?

James Francis "Jimmy" Duffy was an American football coach. He was the head coach for the University of Detroit Titans for six seasons, from 1917 until 1924. He compiled a record of 43–12–1, giving him the highest winning percentage of any coach in Detroit Titans history. His 43 wins ranks second in school history behind Gus Dorais. He was later an attorney, also serving in the capacity of state commissioner of boxing of the state of Michigan.

He died at a Veterans' Hospital in Detroit in 1961.

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Born
Jun 3, 1892
Adams
Also known as
  • James Duffy
Died
Feb 23, 1961

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on July 23, 2013

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