Eugene McGee (American football)

Eugene McGee
Biographical details
Born(1882-06-26)June 26, 1882
New Lebanon, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 1952(1952-08-06) (aged 70)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Playing career
1904–1907Fordham
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1905Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall5–2

Eugene Francis McGee (June 26, 1882 – August 6, 1952) was an American lawyer and college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Fordham University in 1905, compiling a record of 5–2. McGee was the valedictorian of Fordham University School of Law's first graduating class, in 1908.[1][failed verification] With his law partner, William J. Fallon, McGee defended more than 125 homicide cases. The two also defended Nicky Arnstein in a 1924 case of conspiracy to carry stolen securities into Washington, D.C. McGee moved to Shreveport, Louisiana around 1942, where he owned the Tri-State Boat Club and Cross Lake Inn. He died in Shreveport, on August 6, 1952.[2][3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fordham Rams (Independent) (1905)
1905 Fordham 5–2
Fordham: 5–2
Total: 5–2

References

  1. ^ "Fordham School of Law history". Fordham University. Archived from the original on June 27, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
  2. ^ "Eugene McGee; Former Resident Dies in Louisiana". The Berkshire Eagle. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. August 20, 1952. p. 51. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Rites Here Today for Eugene McGee; Cross Lake Boat Club Owner once Famous Criminal Lawyers of 1920s". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. August 8, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.


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