Will Duffy

William Michael Duffy (November 24, 1888 – May 17, 1953) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Louisville from 1915 to 1916, compiling a record of 3–8–2.[1] Duffy died of a heart attack on May 17, 1953, while making a speech at St. Bartholomew Church in Buechel, Louisville.[2]

Will Duffy
Biographical details
Born(1888-11-24)November 24, 1888
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1953(1953-05-17) (aged 64)
Buechel, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
1908–1910Central University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1911–1914Louisville Male HS (KY)
1915–1916Louisville
Head coaching record
Overall3–8–2 (college)

Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Louisville Cardinals (Independent) (1915–1916)
1915 Louisville 1–5–1
1916 Louisville 2–3–1
Louisville: 3–8–2
Total:3–8–2

References

  1. Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. "William M. Duffy Suffers Fatal Attack at Flag Event". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. May 18, 1953. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2019 via Newspapers.com open access.
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