John Francis "Chick" Meehan (September 5, 1893 – November 9, 1972) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Syracuse University (1920–1924), New York University (1925–1931), and Manhattan College (1932–1937), compiling a career coaching record of 115–44–14. Meehan played quarterback at Syracuse from 1915 to 1917.
Meehan stated, "We learn practically nothing from a victory. All our information comes from a defeat. A winner forgets most of his mistakes."
Coaching career Syracuse From 1920 to 1924, Meehan served as the head coach at Syracuse and compiled a 35–8–4 record. This total included back-to-back eight-win seasons in 1923 and 1924.
NYU Meehan was the 19th head football coach at New York University (NYU), serving for seven seasons, from 1925 to 1931, and compiling a record of 49–15–4. The Ultimate Guide to College Football, James Quirk, 2004 This ranks him first at NYU in total wins and first at NYU in winning percentage.New York University Violets coaching records Meehan was awarded a place in NYU's athletic hall of fame for his coaching efforts.New York University Athletics Hall of Fame
Manhattan Meehan's last head coaching job was at Manhattan College. He held that position for six seasons, from 1932 until 1937. His career coaching record at Manhattan was 31–21–6. This ranks him first at Manhattan in total wins and second at Manhattan in winning percentage.Manhattan College coaching records
Death Meehan died at the age of 79 on November 9, 1972, at a hospital in Syracuse, New York.
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