D. Leo Daley

Daniel Leo Daley (March 26, 1895 – August 19, 1979) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Boston College in 1927, compiling a record of 4–4.

D. Leo Daley
Daley pictured in Sub Turri 1916, Boston College yearbook
Biographical details
Born(1895-03-26)March 26, 1895
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 19, 1979(1979-08-19) (aged 84)
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Playing career
1912–1915Boston College
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
?–1926Boston English HS (MA)
1927Boston College
Head coaching record
Overall4–4

Daley was a three-year starter at guard and elected captain as a sophomore in 1913. He also earned varsity letters in track and baseball. In 1927, he became the first BC graduate to become full-time head football coach. He had been the football coach at English High School of Boston and was given a one-year contract.[1] Despite losing four-year starting quarterback Joe McKenney and having only 12 returning lettermen, Daley coached his team to a respectable 4–4 record. Daley, however, decided to return to coaching at English after his only season as BC coach as was replaced by assistant Joe McKenney.

Daley later worked as a college football official. He was the umpire at the 1948 Cotton Bowl Classic.[2] Daley also served as an assistant superintendent for the Boston Public School system[3] and as President of the Boston College Varsity Club. He was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978.[4]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Boston College Eagles (Independent) (1927)
1927 Boston College 4–4
Boston College: 4–4
Total:4–4

References
  1. "Daley Chosen Coach At Boston College; Alumnus is Selected to Succeed Cavanaugh as the Head Football Mentor" (PDF). The New York Times. Associated Press. December 25, 1926. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  2. "Curtis Cotton Bowl Referee" (PDF). The New York Times. Associated Press. December 21, 1947. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  3. Full text of "Report"
  4. Player Bio: D. Leo Daley - BCEAGLES.COM - Boston College Official Athletic Site
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