 Stevens, circa 1942 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 14, 1900 Stockton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1979 (aged 79) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1919–1921 | Washburn |
| 1923 | Yale |
| Position(s) | Quarterback, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1924–1927 | Yale (assistant) |
| 1928–1932 | Yale |
| 1933 | Yale (freshmen) |
| 1934–1941 | NYU |
| 1943 | Sampson NTS |
| 1946 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 61–47–10 (college) 1–4–1 (AAFC) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank |  Lt. Commander |
| Battles/wars | World 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.
- ^ 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]