Jerry Riordan
Biographical details
Born(1873-02-17)February 17, 1873
Trenton, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1936(1936-01-20) (aged 63)
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Playing career
1895–1897Wisconsin
1900Wisconsin
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1899Wisconsin (line)
1901Marquette
1903Marquette
Head coaching record
Overall11–1–1

Jeremiah P. Riordan[1] (February 17, 1873 – January 20, 1936) was an American football player and coach.

Riordan was born in Trenton, Wisconsin and attended school in West Bend.[2] Riordan was the third head football at Marquette University and he held that position for two seasons, in 1901 and 1903.[3]

Riordan died of an "attack of heart disease"[2] at St. Paul, Minnesota in 1936. He was buried at Madison, Wisconsin.[4]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Marquette Blue and Gold (Independent) (1901)
1901 Marquette 4–0–1
Marquette Blue and Gold (Independent) (1903)
1903 Marquette 7–1
Marquette: 11–1–1
Total:11–1–1

References

  1. ↑ Wind, H.W. (1966). The realm of sport: a classic collection of the world's great sporting events and personalities as recorded by the most distinguished writers. Simon and Schuster.
  2. 1 2 "Jerry Riordan Dies Suddenly". Ironwood Daily Globe. January 21, 1936. p. 7. Retrieved September 6, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ↑ "Marquette Golden Eagles coaching records". cfbdatawarehouse.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Former Star And Wisconsin Coach Dies At St. Paul". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Associated Press. January 21, 1936. p. 13. Retrieved December 21, 2016 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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