Edward J. Ryan

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Edward J. Ryan
Playing career
1893–1894Michigan
Position(s)End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1902Detroit College
1906Detroit College
1908Ouachita Baptist
Head coaching record
Overall9–10–1 (college)

Edward James Ryan was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Detroit College—now known as the University of Detroit Mercy for the 1902 and 1906 seasons, compiling a record of 7–5–1.[1] Ryan also coached at Ouachita Baptist University during the 1908 season and for Central High School in Detroit.[2]

Ryan played college football at the University of Michigan and for many seasons with the Detroit Athletic Club.[3][4]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Detroit College Tigers (Independent) (1902)
1902 Detroit College 3–3
Detroit College Tigers (Independent) (1906)
1906 Detroit College 4–2–1
Detroit College: 7–5–1
Ouachita Baptist Tigers (Independent) (1908)
1908 Ouachita Baptist 2–5
Ouachita Baptist: 2–5
Total: 9–10–1

References[edit]

  1. ^ DeLassus, David. "Detroit Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  2. ^ "Ryan Will Assume Coaching Position". Daily Arkansas Gazette. Little Rock, Arkansas. September 28, 1908. p. 6. Retrieved May 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Eastern Stars". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. October 17, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved September 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  4. ^ "Capt. Edward J. Ryan". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. September 11, 1899. p. 8. Retrieved September 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.