John R. Chuckran

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John R. Chuckran
Biographical details
Born(1926-05-07)May 7, 1926
Lansford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 1, 1991(1991-12-01) (aged 65)
State College, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1944, 1948–1949Penn State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1957Tyrone HS (PA)
1958–1969Allegheny
1970Penn State (freshmen)
1971–1977Penn State (OL)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1981–1988Rhode Island
Head coaching record
Overall51–37–2 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 PAC (1961, 1968)

John Richard Chuckran (May 7, 1926 – December 1, 1991) was an American football player, coach, professor of physical education, and college athletics administrator. He served as the athletic director at the University of Rhode Island from 1981 to 1988.

Coaching career[edit]

Chuckran was the head football coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He held that position for 12 seasons, from 1958 until 1969. His coaching record at Allegheny was 51–37–2 (.578).[1]

Death[edit]

Chuckran died at the age of 65 on December 1, 1991, at Centre Community Hospital in State College, Pennsylvania.[2]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Allegheny Gators (Presidents' Athletic Conference) (1958–1969)
1958 Allegheny 3–4–1 3–1–1 2nd
1959 Allegheny 6–2 4–1 T–2nd
1960 Allegheny 3–3–1 3–3 5th
1961 Allegheny 6–1 5–1 1st
1962 Allegheny 2–5 2–3 5th
1963 Allegheny 4–3 2–3 5th
1964 Allegheny 3–5 2–4 8th
1965 Allegheny 3–5 2–4 T–6th
1966 Allegheny 4–3 3–2 3rd
1967 Allegheny 5–2 3–2 T–3rd
1968 Allegheny 7–1 6–0 1st
1969 Allegheny 5–3 4–2 T–2nd
Allegheny: 51–37–2 39–26–1
Total: 51–37–2

References[edit]

  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Allegheny Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  2. ^ "John Chuckran, Lansford Native, Former A.D. At Rhode Island U." The Morning Call. December 4, 1991. Retrieved November 27, 2010.

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