J.G. Bannon
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Joseph George Bannon was an American college football
coach. He served as the head coach at the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland) in 1894.
on May 1, 1874. His great-grandfather was an officer in the rebellious Irish army during the Rebellion of 1798
. His father, Michael Bannon, was born in County Tyrone
, Ireland
in 1827 and emigrated to the United States, where he arrived in Baltimore
in 1847 with only ten cents. He worked as a teacher and eventually received an education in law and established a real estate business. Michael Bannon entered politics in Anne Arundel County and served as a Maryland State Senator. His brother, James P. Bannon, was a prominent Anne Arundel County
politician and lawyer.
Bannon attended the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland), where he played on the football team
as an end from 1892 to 1894. Bannon served as the head coach during the 1894 season
and amassed a 4–3 record. He graduated from Maryland with a Bachelor of Science
degree in 1895. Bannon died in Jessup, Maryland
on January 19, 1937.
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
coach. He served as the head coach at the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland) in 1894.
Biography
Bannon was born in MarylandMaryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
on May 1, 1874. His great-grandfather was an officer in the rebellious Irish army during the Rebellion of 1798
Irish Rebellion of 1798
The Irish Rebellion of 1798 , also known as the United Irishmen Rebellion , was an uprising in 1798, lasting several months, against British rule in Ireland...
. His father, Michael Bannon, was born in County Tyrone
County Tyrone
Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Londonderry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Londonderry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610-1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
in 1827 and emigrated to the United States, where he arrived in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
in 1847 with only ten cents. He worked as a teacher and eventually received an education in law and established a real estate business. Michael Bannon entered politics in Anne Arundel County and served as a Maryland State Senator. His brother, James P. Bannon, was a prominent Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
politician and lawyer.
Bannon attended the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland), where he played on the football team
Maryland Terrapins football
The Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision competition. The Terrapins compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
as an end from 1892 to 1894. Bannon served as the head coach during the 1894 season
1894 Maryland Aggies football team
The 1894 Maryland Aggies football team represented the Maryland Agricultural College in the 1894 college football season. Maryland participated as a member of the Maryland Intercollegiate Football Association, which was formed as a result of a disagreement the previous season over whether Maryland...
and amassed a 4–3 record. He graduated from Maryland with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in 1895. Bannon died in Jessup, Maryland
Jessup, Maryland
Jessup is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The population was 7,865 at the 2000 census. The center of population of Maryland is located in Jessup. It was the location of Maryland House of Correction, which was one of...
on January 19, 1937.