| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1893 Port Perry, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1961 (aged 67) |
| Playing career | |
| 1913–1915 | Duquesne |
| 1916 | Catholic University |
| Position(s) | Halfback, quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1924 | Duquesne |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 2–4–2 |
Michael Joseph Shortley (October 5, 1893 – April 28, 1961) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1924, compiling a record of 2–4–2.[1] Shortley played college football at Duquesne and the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.[2] He later held a number of positions in public service, including at the Social Security Administration and Federal Security Agency.[3] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[4]