James H. McCurdy

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James H. McCurdy
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McCurdy pictured in The Massasoit 1922, Springfield College yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1866-12-02)December 2, 1866
Princeton, Maine, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1940(1940-09-04) (aged 73)
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater NYU (MD, 1893)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1895–1903 Springfield YMCA
1907–1916Springfield YMCA
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1887–1889Lewiston YMCA (ME)
1890–189523rd Street YMCA (NY)
Head coaching record
Overall69–41–14

James Huff McCurdy (December 2, 1866 – September 4, 1940) was an American football coach. [1] He served as the head football coach at Springfield College (then known as the Springfield YMCA Training School) in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1895 to 1903 and again from 1907 to 1916, compiling a record of 69–41–14. [2]

Dr. McCurdy was elected Fellow #7 in the National Academy of Kinesiology (née American Academy of Physical Education). [3]

Huff was born on December 2, 1866, in Princeton, Maine. He died on September 4, 1940, at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts. [4]

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The 1903 Springfield Training School football team was an American football team that represented the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School—now known as Springfield College–as an independent during the 1903 college football season. Led by ninth-year head coach James H. McCurdy, the team compiled a record of 1–3–1.

The 1902 Springfield Training School football team was an American football team that represented the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School—now known as Springfield College–as an independent during the 1902 college football season. Led by eighth-year head coach James H. McCurdy, the team compiled a record of 3–2–1.

The 1907 Springfield Training School football team was an American football team that represented the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School—now known as Springfield College–as an independent during the 1907 college football season. Led by James H. McCurdy, who returned for his tenth season as head coach after helming the team from 1895 to 1903, Springfield compiled a record of 2–4–2.

The 1908 Springfield Training School football team was an American football team that represented the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School—now known as Springfield College–as an independent during the 1908 college football season. Led by 11th-year head coach James H. McCurdy, Springfield compiled a record of 3–4–1.

The 1909 Springfield Training School football team was an American football team that represented the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School—now known as Springfield College–as an independent during the 1909 college football season. Led by 12th-year head coach James H. McCurdy, Springfield compiled a record of 5–1.

References

  1. "1907 College Football Guide". American Sports Publishing Company. 1907. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "1915 College Football guide". American Sports Publishing Company. 1915. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. Cardinal, Bradley J. (2022). "The National Academy of Kinesiology: Its founding, focus, and future". Kinesiology Review. 11 (1): 6–25. doi:10.1123/kr.2021-0064.
  4. "Dr. McCurdy, Former Grid Coach, Dies". The Berkshire Eagle . Pittsfield, Massachusetts. September 5, 1940. p. 14. Retrieved March 25, 2022 via Newspapers.com Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg .