John L. Marks
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| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1907–1909 | Dartmouth |
| Position(s) | Fullback, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1910 | St. Viator |
| 1911–1912 | Notre Dame |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18–3–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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John L. Marks was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame from 1911 to 1912, compiling a record of 13–0–2. Marks played college football at Dartmouth College.[1]
On October 5, 1912, in one of the easiest victories in Notre Dame history, junior quarterback Gus Dorais led the Irish to a 116–7 rout of St. Viator in the season-opener.[2]
Head coaching record
[edit]| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Viator (Independent) (1910) | |||||||||
| 1910 | St. Viator | 5–3 | |||||||
| St. Viator: | 5–3 | ||||||||
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Independent) (1911–1912) | |||||||||
| 1911 | Notre Dame | 6–0–2 | |||||||
| 1912 | Notre Dame | 7–0 | |||||||
| Notre Dame: | 13–0–2 | ||||||||
| Total: | 18–3–2 | ||||||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Catholics Lose Shorty Longman". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. August 6, 1911. p. 41. Retrieved August 10, 2017 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ "October Calendar". On this date in Notre Dame Football History. Irish Legends. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
