&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:John_Mcdonnell_speaker.jpg) McDonnell in 2008 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1938 County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | June 7, 2021 (aged 82) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Playing career | |
| 1965–1969 | Southwestern Louisiana |
| Position(s) | 3,000 meters, mile |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1969–1970 | New Providence (NJ) HS |
| 1971 | Lafayette (LA) HS |
| 1972–2008 | Arkansas |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| NCAA Championships: 40 NCAA Triple Crowns: 5 SWC Championships: 38 SEC Championships: 46 | |
| Awards | |
| 30-time national coach of the year 49-time conference coach of the year 62-time region coach of the year | |
John McDonnell (July 2, 1938 – June 7, 2021) was a head coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks track team. He began as the cross country and track head coach for the university in 1972 and became head track coach in 1978. McDonnell retired after the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Championships. He is considered by many to be the single most successful head coach (any sport) in collegiate athletics history.[1]
- ^ "Legendary Arkansas Track & Field Coach John McDonnell Passes Away". Arkansas Razorbacks. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2024-04-29.