John F. Bateman

John F. Bateman (1914 – January 1, 1998) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Rutgers University from 1960 to 1972, compiling a record of 73–51. Bateman played college football at Columbia University, from which he graduated in 1938. He was voted co-captain of the Columbia Lions football team in 1937. Bateman died at the age of 83 on January 1, 1998 in New London, New Hampshire.[1]

John F. Bateman
Biographical details
Born1914
DiedJanuary 1, 1998 (aged 83)
New London, New Hampshire
Playing career
1935–1937Columbia
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
?–1956Columbia (assistant)
1957–1959Penn (line)
1960–1972Rutgers
Head coaching record
Overall73–51
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 Middle Atlantic (1960–1961)
11 Middle Three (1960–1968, 1970, 1972)

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Middle Atlantic Conference / Middle Three Conference) (1960–1961)
1960 Rutgers 8–14–0 / 2–01st (University) / 1st
1961 Rutgers 9–04–0 / 2–01st (University) / 1st15
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Middle Three Conference) (1962–1972)
1962 Rutgers 5–52–01st
1963 Rutgers 3–62–01st
1964 Rutgers 6–32–01st
1965 Rutgers 3–61–1T–1st
1966 Rutgers 5–42–01st
1967 Rutgers 4–52–01st
1968 Rutgers 8–22–01st
1969 Rutgers 6–31–12nd
1970 Rutgers 5–51–1T–1st
1971 Rutgers 4–70–23rd
1972 Rutgers 7–42–01st
Rutgers: 73–5125–5
Total:73–51
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References
  1. "JOHN BATEMAN COACH OF RUTGERS' 1ST PERFECT SEASON". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 4, 1998. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
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