Pat Stark

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Pat Stark
Biographical details
Born(1930-04-08)April 8, 1930
Penfield, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2020(2020-06-19) (aged 90)
Playing career
Football
1950–1953Syracuse
Basketball
1951–1953Syracuse
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1960–1962Rhode Island (assistant)
1963–1968Harvard (assistant)
1969–1983Rochester (NY)
Head coaching record
Overall69–64–3
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Peter G. "Pat" Stark (April 8, 1930 – June 19, 2020)[1] was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Rochester from 1969 to 1983, compiling a record of 69–64–3.[2] As a quarterback at Syracuse University,[3] Stark was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1954 NFL Draft, but was also drafted by the Army, serving at Fort Dix until 1956.[4]

He was also a member for the Syracuse men's basketball team from 1951 to 1953, averaging 7.3 points per game.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Former Syracuse QB and University of Rochester football coach Pat Stark dies". Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Pat Stark". Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  3. ^ "Peter Stark". Sports-Reference. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "Pat Stark". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Pat Stark". orangehoops.org. Retrieved December 6, 2018.