John McKay

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John McKay

Born: 5-Jul-1923
Birthplace: Everettsville, WV
Died: 10-Jun-2001
Location of death: Tampa, FL [1]
Cause of death: Kidney failure
Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered at Coliseum Field, USC)

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: USC Trojans Head Coach, 1960-75

Military service: US Army Air Corps

[1] St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Wife: Nancy Hunter ("Corky", m. 1951, until his death, two sons, two daughters)
Son: J. K. McKay (former XFL GM, Los Angeles Xtreme)
Son: Rich McKay (President and GM of Atlanta Falcons, b. 16-Mar-1959)
Daughter: Michele Breese
Daughter: Terri Florio

University: Purdue University
University: University of Oregon (1950)
Coach: Assistant Coach, University of Oregon (1950-58)
Coach: Assistant Coach, University of Southern California (1959)
Coach: Head Coach, University of Southern California (1960-75)
Coach: Athletic Director, University of Southern California (1972-75)

Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1962
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1972
College Football Hall of Fame 1988
Irish Ancestry
Risk Factors: Diabetes

SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach (1976-84)

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