Biographical details | |
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Born | Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. | March 2, 1939
Died | June 2, 2010 Sayville, New York, U.S. | (aged 71)
Playing career | |
1956–1959 | Maryland |
1960 | Washington Redskins (preseason) |
1961 | Buffalo Bills (training camp only) |
Position(s) | Linebacker, offensive tackle |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1964–1966 | Oratory Prep (NJ) |
1967–1969 | Roselle Park (NJ) |
1970 | Maryland (freshman/RC) |
1971 | Maryland (OL) |
1972–1973 | Maryland (WR) |
1974 | Philadelphia Bell (ST/RB) |
1975 | Philadelphia Bell (interim HC) |
1975 | Portland Thunder |
1976 | New York Jets (ST/TE) |
1977–1980 | New York Jets (ST/LB) |
1981–1982 | New York Jets (DC) |
1983–1985 | New York Jets (AHC/DC) |
1990–2005 | Hofstra |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 119–62–2 (college) |
Tournaments | 2–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs) 2–5 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 A-10 (2001) | |
Joseph T. Gardi (March 2, 1939 – June 2, 2010) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Hofstra University for 16 seasons, from 1990 to 2005, compiling a record of 119–62–2.[1][2] He is the father of NFL executive Dave Gardi.