Louis A. Ferry (December 1, 1927 – January 25, 2004) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers for two seasons (1949–1950), one season with the Chicago Cardinals (1951), and five with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1952–1956). Ferry served as the head football coach at Villanova University from 1970 to 1973 and interim head coach for the final three games of the 1974 season, compiling a record of 20–26–1.[1][2]

Ferry dies on January 25, 2004, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Villanova Wildcats (NCAA University Division / Division I independent) (1970–1973)
1970 Villanova 9–2
1971 Villanova 6–4–1
1972 Villanova 2–9
1973 Villanova 3–8
Villanova Wildcats (NCAA Division I independent) (1974)
1974 Villanova 0–3[n 1]
Villanova: 20–26–1
Total: 20–26–1

Notes

  1. ^ Jim Weaver served as Villanova's head coach for the first eight games of the 1974 season before he was fired. Ferry took over as interim head coach for the final three games. Villanova finished with an overall record of 3–8.

References

  1. ^ "Jim Weaver Villanova Coach". Lebanon Daily News. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. United Press International. December 14, 1973. p. 22. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Villanova Coach Out In Conflict". The Evening Sun. Hanover, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 8. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ Downey, Sally A. (January 28, 2004). "Lou Ferry, 76, Villanova coach". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. B10. Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ferry
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