John F. Condon

John F. Condon
Biographical details
Born(1860-06-01)June 1, 1860
Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1945(1945-01-02) (aged 84)
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1883Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall3–5

John F. "Jafsie" Condon (June 1, 1860 – January 2, 1945) was an American college football coach and school principal. He was the first head football coach at Fordham University, serving for one season, in 1883, and compiling a record of 3–5.[1] He became the principal at a New York City public school and gained fame in 1932 as the person who paid the ransom in the Lindbergh kidnapping.[2]

Condon died of pneumonia, on January 2, 1945, at his home in The Bronx.[3]

  1. ^ Dan Parker (November 26, 1935). "Fordham Man Power May Tell". Waterbury Evening Democrat. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Negotiations for Return of Lindbergh Baby Centered Around Dr. John F. Condon". The Owensboro Inquirer. April 11, 1932. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "'Jafsie,' Payer Of Lindbergh Ransom, Dies". Battle Creek Enquirer. January 3, 1945. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.