William J. Flynn (athletic director)

William J. Flynn
Biographical details
BornJuly 13, 1915
South Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 1997 (age 81)
Brighton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materBoston College
Playing career
1936–1938Boston College
Position(s)Tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948–1951
1954–1957
Boston College (Asst.)
Boston College (Ends)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1957–1990Boston College
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

William J. Flynn (July 13, 1915 – June 27, 1997) was an American college athletics administrator. He was the athletic director at Boston College from 1957 to 1990. He began his association with Boston College in 1935 as a student athlete. He was also a mathematics professor and assistant football coach at the school.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Wake Today, Funeral Tuesday for Former A.D. Flynn". Boston College. June 30, 1997.
  2. ^ "William J. Flynn, athletic director at Boston College for 35 years, at 81". The Boston Globe. June 28, 1997. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017.