Malachy Sullivan

Malachy Sullivan

Rev. Malachy Sullivan O.S.B.

Father Sullivan
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1893-08-21)August 21, 1893
Lincoln, Nebraska
Died July 24, 1967(1967-07-24) (aged 73)
Great Falls, Montana
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1920–1921 Benedictine
Head coaching record
Overall 8–6 (.571)

Rev. Malachy Sullivan O.S.B. (1893–1967) was a Roman Catholic priest, collegiate instructor, and American football coach in the United States.[1]

Coaching career

Sullivan was the first head college football coach for the Benedictine Ravens located in Atchison, Kansas. He held that position for the 1920 and 1921 seasons.[2] His coaching record at Benedictine was 8 wins and 6 losses. As of the conclusion of the 2011 season, this ranks him #11 at Benedictine in total wins and #6 at the school in winning percentage (.571).[3] He died of a heart attack in 1967.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Father Malachy Sullivan". St. Benedict's Abbey. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Benedictine College (all seasons)". College Football Reference. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Football Media Guide". Benedictine College. 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  4. ↑ Moberly Monitor-Index, Tuesday, July 25, 1967, Moberly, Missouri, United States Of America


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