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John J. Gallagher (coach)

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John J. Gallagher
Biographical details
Born(1904-07-16)July 16, 1904
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 1982(1982-02-07) (aged 77)
Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1924–1926St. John's
Basketball
1924–1927St. John's
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1936Niagara
Basketball
1931–1943Niagara
1946–1965Niagara
Head coaching record
Overall3–5 (football)
486–262 (basketball)

John Joseph "Taps" Gallagher (July 16, 1904 – February 7, 1982) was an American football and basketball player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Niagara University in 1936. However, his greatest contributions were made as the head basketball coach at Niagara from 1931 to 1943 and again from 1946 to 1965, compiling a record of 486–262.

Gallagher died on February 7, 1982, in Niagara Falls, New York.[2]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Niagara Purple Eagles (Western New York Little Three Conference) (1936)
1936 Niagara 3–5 0–2 3rd
Niagara: 3–5 0–2
Total: 3–5

References

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  1. ^ Who's Who in American Sports. National Biographical Society. 1928. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "'Taps' Gallagher died; coached Niagara 31 years". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. February 7, 1982. p. 55. Retrieved June 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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