Jack Freeman (American football)

John Joseph Freeman (November 24, 1918 – May 29, 2003) was an American football coach and college athletic administrator. He served as the head football coach at the College of William & Mary's from 1952 to 1956, compiling a record of 14–29–5. Freeman was also the athletic director at William & Mary from 1952 to 1957.

Jack Freeman
Biographical details
Born(1918-11-24)November 24, 1918
Windber, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 29, 2003(2003-05-29) (aged 84)
Lexington, Virginia
Playing career
Football
1940Notre Dame
1941–1942William & Mary
1946William & Mary
Basketball
1941–1943William & Mary
Position(s)Halfback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1947–1948McKeesport HS (PA)
1949–1950Williamsport HS (PA)
1951William & Mary (backfield)
1952–1956William & Mary
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1952–1957William & Mary
Head coaching record
Overall14–29–5 (college)

Freeman played football and basketball and ran track at William & Mary in the 1940s.[1] He died on May 29, 2003, in Lexington, Virginia.[2][3]

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
William & Mary Indians (Southern Conference) (1952–1956)
1952 William & Mary 4–54–14th
1953 William & Mary 5–4–13–24th
1954 William & Mary 4–4–21–2–2T–6th
1955 William & Mary 1–7–11–3–17–th
1956 William & Mary 0–9–10–510th
William & Mary: 14–29–59–13–3
Total:14–29–5

References

  1. "Indians 1953 Football Handbook". Williamsburg, Virginia: College of William & Mary. 1963. p. 4. Retrieved November 9, 2021 via William & Mary Digital Archive.
  2. "Death". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. May 31, 2003. p. B2. Retrieved November 9, 2021 via Newspapers.com .
  3. "Freeman, John Joseph". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. May 31, 2003. p. B6. Retrieved November 9, 2021 via Newspapers.com .
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