Chick Meehan

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.

This article is about the American football player and coach. For the professional basketball player, see Chick Meehan (basketball).
Chick Meehan
Biographical details
Born(1893-09-05)September 5, 1893
DiedNovember 9, 1972(1972-11-09) (aged 79)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1915–1917Syracuse
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1920–1924Syracuse
1925–1931NYU
1932–1937Manhattan
Head coaching record
Overall115–44–14

Meehan stated, "We learn practically nothing from a victory. All our information comes from a defeat. A winner forgets most of his mistakes."

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