William K. Flynn (c. 1896 – October 9, 1958) was an American football coach. He served as the head coach at Loyola University New Orleans from 1921 to 1923, compiling a record of 11–8–2.
Biography
Flynn attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he played on the football team. He graduated in 1921.[1]
In May 1921, the Loyola University New Orleans hired Flynn as its athletic director and football coach.[2] He was tasked with starting up an athletics program at the school, and he coached the football team in its inaugural season in 1921.[3] Although the Associated Press described the first season as "unsuccessful",[4] Flynn improved the team incrementally over his next two years. In 1923, Loyola compiled a 5–1–1 record.[5] After three seasons at the helm, Flynn stepped down as coach and was replaced by Moon Ducote.[3]
In 1934, he became the head football coach at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey, a post he held until his death. A resident of Morristown, Flynn died on October 9, 1958, at Morristown Memorial Hospital.[6]
