| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1882-06-26)June 26, 1882 New Lebanon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1952(1952-08-06) (aged 70) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1904–1907 | Fordham |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1905 | Fordham |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 5–2 |
Eugene Francis McGee (June 26, 1882 – August 6, 1952) was an American lawyer and college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Fordham University in 1905, compiling a record of 5–2. McGee was the valedictorian of Fordham University School of Law's first graduating class, in 1908. With his law partner, William J. Fallon, McGee defended more than 125 homicide cases. The two also defended Nicky Arnstein in a 1924 case of conspiracy to carry stolen securities into Washington, D.C. McGee moved to Shreveport, Louisiana around 1942, where he owned the Tri-State Boat Club and Cross Lake Inn. He died in Shreveport, on August 6, 1952.
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Rams (Independent) (1905) | |||||||||
| 1905 | Fordham | 5–2 | |||||||
| Fordham: | 5–2 | ||||||||
| Total: | 5–2 | ||||||||
References
- "Fordham School of Law history". Fordham University. Archived from the original on June 27, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
- "Eugene McGee; Former Resident Dies in Louisiana". The Berkshire Eagle. Pittsfield, Massachusetts. August 20, 1952. p. 51. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com
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- "Rites Here Today for Eugene McGee; Cross Lake Boat Club Owner once Famous Criminal Lawyers of 1920s". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. August 8, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
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