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John P. Gorman

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Biographical details
Born(1897-03-10)March 10, 1897
Pompey, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 1983(1983-10-30) (aged 86)
Neshanic, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materPrinceton University
Playing career
1922Princeton
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1930–1942Princeton (freshman)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships

John Paul Gorman (March 10, 1897 – October 30, 1983) was a college football player and coach at Princeton University.

Playing career

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Gorman running against Yale.

He was a prominent quarterback for the Princeton Tigers football team. He stood 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 154 pounds.[1]

1922

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Gorman led the "Team of Destiny" which won a national title.[2]

1923

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In a postseason contest of Princeton all-stars against southern champion Vanderbilt, Gorman scored his team's points in a 7 to 7 tie. Lynn Bomar got Vandy's touchdown.[3]

Coaching career

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He coached the freshman team of his alma mater from 1930 to 1942.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ Jon Blackwell. "1922: The team of destiny".
  2. ^ a b "John Gorman, QB'd Tigers' "Team of Destiny"". Home News Tribune. November 2, 1983.
  3. ^ "Vandy Eleven Ties Ex-Tigers By 7 To 7 Score". Chicago Daily Tribune. December 9, 1923. ProQuest 180508022.
  4. ^ "Name Aides to Coach of Princeton Frosh". The Evening News. September 21, 1936. p. 15. Retrieved April 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon