John P. Gorman
John Paul Gorman (March 10, 1897 – October 30, 1983) was a college football player and coach at Princeton University.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1897 Pompey, New York |
| Died | October 30, 1983 (aged 86) Neshanic, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Playing career | |
| 1922 | Princeton |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1930–1942 | Princeton (freshman) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| National championship (1922) | |
Playing career
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
Gorman led the "Team of Destiny" which won a national title.[2]
1923
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
He coached the freshman team of his alma mater from 1930 to 1942.[2][4]
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References
- Jon Blackwell. "1922: The team of destiny".
- "John Gorman, QB'd Tigers' "Team of Destiny"". Home News Tribune. November 2, 1983.
- "Vandy Eleven Ties Ex-Tigers By 7 To 7 Score". Chicago Daily Tribune. December 9, 1923. ProQuest 180508022.
- "Name Aides to Coach of Princeton Frosh". The Evening News. September 21, 1936. p. 15. Retrieved April 28, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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