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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1927 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2010 (aged 83) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| late 1940s | Seattle Pacific |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1969–1976 | Washington |
| 1976–1980 | Michigan State |
| 1980 | Arizona State |
| 1980–1994 | WAC (commissioner) |
Joseph L. Kearney (April 28, 1927 – May 5, 2010) was an American coach and sports administrator in university athletics. He served as athletic director at three major universities: the University of Washington (1969–1976), Michigan State University (1976–1980), and Arizona State University (1980). He was commissioner of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) from 1980 until his retirement in 1994.