Joseph Lawrence Kuharich Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Joseph Lawrence Kuharich (April 14, 1917 – January 25, 1981) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of San Francisco from 1948 to 1951 and at the University of Notre Dame from 1959 to 1962, compiling a career college football record of 42–37. Kuharich was also the head coach of the Chicago Cardinals in 1952, the Washington Redskins from 1954 to 1958, and the Philadelphia Eagles from 1964 to 1968, amassing a career coaching record of 58–81–3 in the NFL. He played football as a guard at Notre Dame from 1935 to 1937 and with the Chicago Cardinals in 1940, 1941 and 1945. Kuharich's death fell on the day the Eagles lost Super Bowl XV to the Oakland Raiders.
Died on the same day that the Eagles played in Super Bowl XV.
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Served as a scout for several pro teams in 1953 and was supervisor of NFL officials in 1963. Had an undefeated season in 1951 with the University of San Francisco and earned Coach of the Year honors in 1955 while with the Redskins. Realized a longtime ambition to return to his alma mater when he accepted the head coaching job at Notre Dame.
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Served as assistant coach at the Vincentian Institute (1939); with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1946) and the university of San Francisco (1947). Head football coach of the University of San Francisco (1948-1951); Chicago Cardinals (1952); Washington Redskins (1954-1958); Notre Dame (1959-1962) and Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1968).
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Played collegiate football at Notre Dame from 1935 to 1937. Graduated in 1938. Played with the NFL Chicago Cardinals in 1940-1941 and 1945.
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Was given a lifetime contract with the Eagles. Continued to draw a salary under the terms of that contract after he was fired until his death.
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Compiled a 17-23 record at Notre Dame and remains the only head football coach in the school's history to have a losing record - mostly due to his unsuccessful attempt to use complicated pro coaching techniques at the college level. Resigned in the spring of 1963.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The NFL on CBS
1966-1967
TV Series
Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Complete History of the Philadelphia Eagles
2004
Video documentary
Himself
Known for movies
The NFL on CBS 1966-1967 as Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach
$15 Million