Tom McHugh (American football)

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Tom McHugh
Biographical details
Born(1932-05-13)May 13, 1932
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2019(2019-11-27) (aged 87)
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1950–1953Notre Dame
1954Ottawa Rough Riders
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1956–1963Toledo Central Catholic HS (OH)
1978–1982Kenyon
Baseball
1968–1983Kenyon
Head coaching record
Overall18–27 (college football)
58–214–1 (college baseball)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Football
OAC Coach of the Year (1981)

Thomas F. McHugh (May 13, 1932 – November 27, 2019) was an American gridiron football player and coach and college baseball coach. He was a standout player at the University of Notre Dame where he was a member of the undefeated 1953 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team under head coach Frank Leahy.[1][2] McHugh served as the head football coach at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio from 1978 to 1982, compiling a record of 18–27.[3] He served as the head baseball coach at Kenyon from 1968 to 1983.[4]

McHugh was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1954 NFL Draft.[5]

As a high school coach at Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio, McHugh coached future Michigan State and National Football League (NFL) star Bubba Smith. He was the brother of Toledo mayor John McHugh.[6]

McHugh died in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on November 27, 2019, at the age of 87.[2]

Head coaching record[edit]

College football[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Kenyon Lords (Ohio Athletic Conference) (1978–1982)
1978 Kenyon 3–6 NA NA
1979 Kenyon 2–7 NA NA
1980 Kenyon 3–6 1–4 T–5th (Red)
1981 Kenyon 5–4 2–3 T–4th (Red)
1982 Kenyon 5–4 NA NA
Kenyon: 18–27 3–7
Total: 18–27

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Notre Dame All-Time Roster" (PDF). Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Thomas F. "Tom" McHugh". Snyder Funeral Homes. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Football Coaching Records". Kenyon College. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "Baseball Coaching Records". Kenyon College. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Cardinals All-Time Draft Picks". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "1962 Irish weren't paper tigers". Toledo Blade. December 1, 2005. Retrieved December 6, 2018.