Jack Vivian
John R. Vivian (May 14, 1941 – February 17, 2021) was a Canadian ice hockey player, college football player, ice hockey head coach, general manager, professional scout, and university administrator. He was most notable as the first head coach of the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) varsity ice hockey program and the then-youngest general manager in professional hockey with the Cleveland Crusaders of the World Hockey Association from 1973-76. He was a member of the Adrian College and Bowling Green State athletic halls of fame. He died in February 2021.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 1941 Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | February 17, 2021 (aged 79) Camden, Ohio, US |
| Alma mater | Adrian College |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1966–1973 | Bowling Green State (NCAA) |
| 1974–1975 | Cleveland Crusaders (WHA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 68–53–8 (.558) NCAA 21–21–2 (.500) WHA |
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