Mal Stevens

Mal Stevens
Stevens, circa 1942
Biographical details
Born(1900-04-14)April 14, 1900
Stockton, Kansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1979(1979-12-06) (aged 79)
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1919–1921Washburn
1923Yale
Position(s)Quarterback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924–1927Yale (assistant)
1928–1932Yale
1933Yale (freshmen)
1934–1941NYU
1943Sampson NTS
1946Brooklyn Dodgers
Head coaching record
Overall61–47–10 (college)
1–4–1 (AAFC)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Records
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branchUnited States Navy seal U.S. Navy
Years of service1942–1946
Rank Lt. Commander
Battles / warsWorld War II
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1974 (profile)

Marvin Allen "Mal" Stevens (April 14, 1900 – December 6, 1979)[1] was an American football player, coach, naval officer, and orthopedic surgeon. He served as the head football coach at Yale University from 1928 to 1932 and New York University (NYU) from 1934 to 1941. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1974.

  1. ^ McGowen, Deane (December 7, 1979). "Dr. Mal Stevens, Football Coach At Yale and N.Y.U., Dead at 79; Served on Boxing Board Naval Officer in World War II" (PDF). The New York Times. p. D14. Retrieved April 26, 2011.[dead link]