John L. Griffith

Basketball Coach

1877 – 1944

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Who was John L. Griffith?

John L. Griffith was an American football, basketball, and baseball player, track athlete, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the first commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 1922 until his death in 1944. His career football coaching record was 49 wins, 31 losses, and 7 ties.

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Born
Aug 20, 1877
Mount Carroll
Also known as
  • John Griffith
Died
Dec 7, 1944
Chicago

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on July 23, 2013

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