Mike McGlinchey (American football coach)

Michael A. McGlinchey (December 28, 1944 – March 24, 1997)[1] was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Salisbury University, Central Connecticut State University, and Frostburg State University, compiling a career college football record of 91–49–6.

For the Scottish-New Zealand soccer player, see Michael McGlinchey.
Mike McGlinchey
Biographical details
Born(1944-12-28)December 28, 1944
Richland, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1997(1997-03-24) (aged 52)
Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.
Playing career
Football
c. 1965Delaware
Baseball
c. 1965Delaware
Wrestling
c. 1965Delaware
Position(s)Defensive back (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1972–1981Salisbury State (assistant)
1982–1986Salisbury State
1987–1991Central Connecticut
1992–1995Frostburg State
Head coaching record
Overall91–49–6
Tournaments6–4 (NCAA D-III playoffs)

McGlinchey was born in Richland, Washington and attended Newark High School in Newark, Delaware. At the University of Delaware, he competed in football, baseball, and wrestling. McGlinchey died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, at his home in Salisbury, Maryland, on March 24, 1997.[2][3]

Coaching career

McGlinchey was the ninth head football coach at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland and he held that position for four seasons, from 1992 until 1995. His coaching record at Frostburg was 30–11–2.[4]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Salisbury State Sea Gulls (NCAA Division III independent) (1982–1986)
1982 Salisbury State 5–4
1983 Salisbury State 10–1–1L NCAA Division III Semifinal
1984 Salisbury State 6–3
1985 Salisbury State 10–2L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal
1986 Salisbury State 13–1L NCAA Division III Championship
Salisbury State: 44–11–1
Central Connecticut Blue Devils (NCAA Division II independent) (1987–1991)
1987 Central Connecticut 4–4–1
1988 Central Connecticut 5–3–1
1989 Central Connecticut 5–5
1990 Central Connecticut 2–7
1991 Central Connecticut 1–8–1
Central Connecticut: 17–23–3
Frostburg State Bobcats (NCAA Division III independent) (1992–1995)
1992 Frostburg State 6–3–1
1993 Frostburg State 10–2L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal
1994 Frostburg State 8–2–1
1995 Frostburg State 6–4
Frostburg State: 30–11–2
Total:91–49–6

References
  1. "Jackson Will Pack It In". Boston Globe. March 25, 1997.
  2. Stewart, John W. (March 25, 1997). "Ex-coach McGlinchey dead at 52 He led Salisbury, Frostburg to Division III heights". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  3. The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins Archived April 19, 2004, at archive.today
  4. 2007 FB Web Guide.indd


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