Hilary F. Mahaney Sr. (February 17, 1902 – August 30, 1969) was an American college football player and coach and jurist. He played end for Holy Cross from 1921 to 1924, served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1930 to 1931, and was a judge in Maine from 1955 to 1965.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1902 Biddeford, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1969 (aged 67) Saco, Maine, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1921–1924 | Holy Cross |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1925–1929 | Boston University (line) |
| 1930–1931 | Boston University |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 3–14–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| |
Early life
editA native of Biddeford, Maine, Mahaney attended Thornton Academy, where he captained the school to a state football championship.[1] He was a four-year starter and three-time all-conference selection for Holy Cross from 1921 to 1924. He was selected as an All-American end after his senior season of 1924.[2] He served as team captain his senior season.[3] He was also a member of the school's track team.[1]
Coaching career
editIn 1925, Mahaney joined Charles Whelan's coaching staff at Boston University, where he also attended law school.[4] He was retained when Edward N. Robinson and Reggie Brown took over the program in 1926.[5] In 1930 he was promoted to head coach.[6] He was let go after the 1931 season.[7]
Legal career
editMahaney graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1928 and practiced law in Biddeford.[8] In 1931 he was named city solicitor of Saco, Maine.[9] In 1950 he was the Democratic nominee for mayor of Saco.[10] From 1955 to 1965 he was a judge of the Saco municipal court. He died on August 30, 1969, in Saco.[8]
Head coaching record
edit| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Pioneers (Independent) (1930–1931) | |||||||||
| 1930 | Boston University | 1–7–1 | |||||||
| 1931 | Boston University | 2–7 | |||||||
| Boston University: | 3–14–1 | ||||||||
| Total: | 3–14–1 | ||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b "Some Facts About Holy Cross Eleven". The Boston Daily Globe. November 28, 1924.
- ^ "Mahaney Dies", Lowell Sun, August 31, 1969, Lowell, Massachusetts
- ^ "Mahaney Elected to Lead Holy Cross Team". The New York Times. December 14, 1923.
- ^ "Whelan Will Be in Trim to Coach B. U.". The Boston Daily Globe. August 26, 1925.
- ^ Hallahan, John (April 3, 1926). "Robinson and Brown Signed to Coach B. U.". The Boston Daily Globe.
- ^ "Boston U. Appoints Mahaney Head Coach". The New York Times. January 21, 1930.
- ^ "B. U. Will Select Grid Coach Friday". The Boston Daily Globe. January 11, 1932.
- ^ a b "Hilary Mahaney Dies, 67; Coach And H.C. Star". The Boston Globe. August 31, 1969.
- ^ "Farmer Mayor Inducted". The Boston Daily Globe. March 17, 1931.
- ^ "Saco Mayor Opposed by Hilary Mahaney in Election Today". The Boston Daily Globe. March 6, 1950.