Frank Leahy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frank Leahy
Occupation	Football Coach
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1908(1908-08-27)
Age	116
Date Of Death	1973-06-21
Birthplace	O'Neill
Country	United States
Birth City	Nebraska
Horoscope	Leo

Frank Leahy Biography

Frank Leahy is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on August 27, 1908 in O'Neill, Nebraska, United States. Hall of Fame college football coach who has won five national championships, including one at Boston College (1940) and four with Notre Dame (1943, 1946 1947, 1949, and 1943).).

Halfback Halfback Jack Chevigny was his teammate on Notre Dame. was his teammate at Notre Dame.

Jim’s son Jim and his grandson Ryan also played for the team in the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame.

Frank Leahy Net Worth

Frank Leahy is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frank Leahy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played as a defensive player at Notre Dame from 1928 to 1930.

He was general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers’ general manager in the year 1960.

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Facts & Trivia

Frank Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Frank Leahy celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

Top Facts about Frank Leahy

1. Coached Notre Dame to 4 national championships in 6 years.
2. Won 87% of games coached at Notre Dame.
3. Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 1970.
4. Served as head coach for Boston College and Notre Dame.
5. Coached Heisman Trophy winners Angelo Bertelli and Johnny Lujack.
6. Led Notre Dame to a record-setting win streak of 39 games.
7. Retired from coaching due to health issues in 1954.
8. Returned briefly as an assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
9. Known for his strict discipline and emphasis on physical fitness.
10. Considered one of the greatest coaches in college football history.

Why did Frank Leahy leave Notre Dame?

Supposedly he had been ordered to give up coaching by his doctors for the sake of his health, but he later revealed that he left because he felt he was no longer wanted. Leahy was succeeded by Terry Brennan, ushering in a downward slide for Notre Dame’s football fortunes for the next decade.

How many games did Frank Leahy win at Notre Dame?

Frank Leahy, byname of Francis William Leahy, (born August 27, 1908, O’Neill, Nebraska, U.S.—died June 21, 1973, Portland, Oregon), American college gridiron football coach whose teams at the University of Notre Dame won 87 games , lost 11, and tied 9. His career winning percentage of .

Who is Frank Leahy of winner South Dakota?

One of the most famous coaches in the history of college football. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970. Leahy was 33 when he replaced Elmer Layden as Notre Dame’s coach in 1941. In 11 seasons, Leahy’s teams were 87-11-9 and won five national championships.

Where is Frank Leahy buried?

Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Portland, OR

Where did Frank Leahy coach?

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