William F. Donovan

William F. "Pooch" Donovan, Sr. (1865 – August 21, 1928) was a Harvard University coach. In 1907 he became the Harvard University track coach. He was the head Harvard Crimson football coach in 1918.^[1] He was also a trainer for the Harvard Crimson baseball team.^[2][3]

Biography

Donovan was born around 1865 in Natick, Massachusetts. He had a brother, Edward F. Donovan who was called Piper Donovan. He married and had as children, Dorothy Marion Donovan; William F. Donovan, Jr.; and John F. Donovan.^[4]

Donovan had a heart attack in Amsterdam after the 1928 Summer Olympics. He returned home on August 12, 1928. He died on August 21, 1928 and was buried on August 24, 1928.^[2][3]

References

1. "Pooch Donovan". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
2. "Pooch Donovan is Dead. Heart Disease Fatal to Famous Old Harvard Athletic Trainer". Pittsburgh Press. August 21, 1928. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
3. "Pooch Donovan Buried. Leading Sportsmen Attend Rites for Harvard Trainer". New York Times. August 24, 1928. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
4. "Piper Donovan Killed. Former Sprinter Struck by Auto, Driver of Which Escapes". New York Times. July 26, 1926. Retrieved 2011-04-26. Edward "Piper" Donovan, former sprinter and brother of William "Pooch" Donovan. Harvard's veteran trainer was killed here today by an ... who escaped after ...