| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1897 Pompey, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1983 (aged 86) Neshanic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Playing career | |
| 1922 | Princeton |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1930–1942 | Princeton (freshman) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
John Paul Gorman (March 10, 1897 – October 30, 1983) was a college football player and coach at Princeton University.
He was a prominent quarterback for the Princeton Tigers football team. He stood 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 154 pounds. [1]
Gorman led the "Team of Destiny" which won a national title. [2]
In a postseason contest of Princeton all-stars against southern champion Vanderbilt, Gorman scored his team's points in a 7 to 7 tie. Lynn Bomar got Vandy's touchdown. [3]
He coached the freshman team of his alma mater from 1930 to 1942. [2] [4]