(1939-03-01)March 1, 1939 Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
September 29, 2020(2020-09-29) (aged 81) Montvale, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma mater
University of South Carolina Boston University (1962)
Playing career
1959–1960
Boston University
Position(s)
Center
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963
North Bergen HS (NJ) (line)
1964–1965
Montclair State (assistant)
1966–1973
Jersey City State
1974
William Paterson (assistant)
1975–1977
William Paterson
1978
William Paterson (assistant)
1979–1980
Fordham
Head coaching record
Overall
58–49–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 NJSAC (1966, 1972)
Jack J. Stephans (March 1, 1939 – September 29, 2020) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Jersey City State College—now known as New Jersey City University—from 1966 to 1973, at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, from 1975 to 1977, and at Fordham University from 1979 to 1980.[1][2]
Born in Hoboken, Stephans was raised in nearby West New York and played prep football at Memorial High School in his hometown, graduating in 1957.[3]
Stephans died on September 29, 2020, from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[4]
^"Hudson Reporter - Weehawken coach welcomed Stephans inducted into Hudson Sports Hall of Fame". www.hudsonreporter.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-26.
^"Jack J. Stephans (1983) - Hall of Fame".
^Hague, Jim. "Weehawken coach welcomed Stephans inducted into Hudson Sports Hall of Fame", The Hudson Reporter, April 11, 2006. Accessed January 19, 2021. "Stephans was born in Hoboken and raised in West New York and attended Memorial High School (1953 through 1957).... After graduating from Memorial in 1957, Stephans first went to the University of South Carolina on a scholarship, but then transferred to Boston University, where he enjoyed a brilliant three-year career as a two-way performer as a center and linebacker."
^Moquin, Patrick (December 3, 2020). "Jack Stephans, 'The Transparent Coach,' Passes Away at 81". Fordham Observer. New York, New York. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
Hoboken, Stephans was raised in nearby West New York and played prep football at Memorial High School in his hometown, graduating in 1957. Stephans died on...
Stephans is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Anton StephansJackStephans (1939–2020), American football coach John Stephans (1921–1984)...
Mike Stephans was an American football player for the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights. He was the team's starting quarterback in 1996. Stephans was...
(Chakori), complications from COVID-19. KC Sivasankaran, 96, Indian artist. JackStephans, 81, American football coach, complications from amyotrophic lateral...
Lansing (1964–1971) G. Dean Loucks (1972–1974) Dave Rice (1975–1978) JackStephans (1979–1980) O'Neal Tutein (1981–1985) Larry Glueck (1986–1993) Nick...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Michael Stephans (born June 9, 1945) is an American jazz drummer, writer, poet and college professor. As a jazz drummer, Stephans has performed and recorded...
Lansing (1964–1971) G. Dean Loucks (1972–1974) Dave Rice (1975–1978) JackStephans (1979–1980) O'Neal Tutein (1981–1985) Larry Glueck (1986–1993) Nick...
Lansing (1964–1971) G. Dean Loucks (1972–1974) Dave Rice (1975–1978) JackStephans (1979–1980) O'Neal Tutein (1981–1985) Larry Glueck (1986–1993) Nick...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Lansing (1964–1971) G. Dean Loucks (1972–1974) Dave Rice (1975–1978) JackStephans (1979–1980) O'Neal Tutein (1981–1985) Larry Glueck (1986–1993) Nick...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Lansing (1964–1971) G. Dean Loucks (1972–1974) Dave Rice (1975–1978) JackStephans (1979–1980) O'Neal Tutein (1981–1985) Larry Glueck (1986–1993) Nick...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Trocolor (1974) JackStephans (1975–1977) Frank Glazier (1978–1981) John Crea (1982–1987) Tom DeMaio # (1988) Gerry Gallagher (1989–1996) Jack Peavey (1997–1999)...
Global Information