John F. Condon
Biographical details
Born(1860-06-01)June 1, 1860
Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1945(1945-01-02) (aged 84)
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1883Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall3–5

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]

Condon died of pneumonia, on January 2, 1945, at his home in The Bronx.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Fordham (Independent) (1883)
1883 Fordham 3–5
Fordham: 3–5
Total:3–5

References

  1. Dan Parker (November 26, 1935). "Fordham Man Power May Tell". Waterbury Evening Democrat. p. 19 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Negotiations for Return of Lindbergh Baby Centered Around Dr. John F. Condon". The Owensboro Inquirer. April 11, 1932. p. 1 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "'Jafsie,' Payer Of Lindbergh Ransom, Dies". Battle Creek Enquirer. January 3, 1945. p. 3 via Newspapers.com.


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