John F. Condon
American football coach From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John F. "Jafsie" Condon (June 1, 1860 – January 2, 1945) was an American college football coach and school principal. He was the first head football coach at Fordham University, serving for one season, in 1883, and compiling a record of 3–5.[1] He became the principal at a New York City public school and gained fame in 1932 as the person who paid the ransom in the Lindbergh kidnapping.[2]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1860 Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 1945 (aged 84) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1883 | Fordham |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–5 |
Condon died of pneumonia, on January 2, 1945, at his home in The Bronx.[3]
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