Francis McDermott - Class of 1980
Player Field Contributor Coach
1912 – 1948 (36 yrs)
Elected to Hall of Fame 1980
Club Illinois Athletic Club
College Unknown
High School Unknown
Playing Record 1912 – 1927
Participation AAU Sr. National Championship Team 1914, 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 27
AAU National W/P Committee 1928 – 48
Chairman AAU National W/P Committee 1944 – 48
Chairman US Olympic W/P Committee
Chairman US Pan American W/P Committee
Coach Illinois A.C. 1936 – 40
Personal Commander in the U.S. Navy WWII
Married Spouse Frances & Sons Michael F., Francis O. Jr.
Brothers Michael J., Gerald B. Sister Marie McDermott Moore