| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1944 |
| Playing career | |
| 1961–1964 | Northern Illinois |
| Position(s) | Halfback, quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| ? | Wisconsin–Whitewater (assistant) |
| 1969–1971 | Eastern Illinois (offensive backfield) |
| 1972–1974 | Eastern Illinois |
| 1975–1976 | Northern Illinois (assistant) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 6–24–1 |
Jack W. Dean (born c. 1944) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Eastern Illinois University from 1972 to 1974, compiling a record of 6–24–1. Dean was the offensive backfield coach at Eastern Illinois for three years before succeeding Clyde Biggers as head coach in 1972.[1]
- ^ "EIU coach once tied NFL record". Mattoon Journal Gazette. Mattoon, Illinois. July 15, 1972. p. 15. Archived from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com
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