John McEwan

John McEwan
Biographical details
Born(1893-02-18)February 18, 1893
Alexandria, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1970(1970-08-09) (aged 77)
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1913–1916Army
Position(s)Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1919–1922Army (assistant)
1923–1925Army
1926–1929Oregon
1930–1932Holy Cross
1933–1934Brooklyn Dodgers
Head coaching record
Overall59–23–6 (college)
9–11–1 (NFL)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1962 (profile)

John James "Cap" McEwan (February 18, 1893 – August 9, 1970) was an American football player and coach. He played and coached at the United States Military Academy and was the head coach at the University of Oregon and College of the Holy Cross after his military career ended. He then spent two seasons in the professional ranks, coaching the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League from 1933 to 1934.