Jay Mack Love Explained

Jay Mack Love
Birth Date:15 May 1883
Birth Place:Audubon, Iowa, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Player Years1:1904–1905
Player Team1:Michigan
Player Positions:Guard
Coach Years1:1906–1907
Coach Team1:Southwestern (KS)
Overall Record:8–6–2

Jay Mack Love Jr. (May 15, 1883 – September 16, 1935) was an American college football player and coach who later became a practicing attorney in Arkansas City, Kansas.[1]

Playing career

Love played for the University of Michigan from 1904 until 1905 under head coach Fielding H. Yost. He was a reserve player for the undefeated team of 1904 and started at right guard for the 1905 team.[2] [3]

Coaching career

After finishing his playing career at Michigan, Love was named the third head football coach for the Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas serving fpr two years, from 1906 to 1907, compiled a record of 8–6–2.[4]

Late life and death

Love moved to California in 1908, and became a real estate broker. He died on September 16, 1935, at his home in Los Angeles.[5]

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=32oVAAAAYAAJ&dq=%2B%22j+mack+love%22&pg=RA9-PA612 United States Congressional Serial Set
  2. https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1904fbt.htm Bentley Historical Library
  3. https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1905fbt.htm Bentley Historical Library
  4. Web site: . Southwestern College Football Team Records . . 1 . November 12, 2024 .
  5. News: . Retired Realty Man Paid Final Tribute . . . September 19, 1935 . 10 . November 12, 2024 . .