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Sep 26, 1987 · Duffy Daugherty, who guided Michigan State's football program to national prominence and a pair of Big 10 Conference titles in 19 years, died Friday of kidney failure.
Known for his keen wit, unfailing good humor and wisdom, as well as his fantastic 109-69-5 career record, Duffy Daugherty was Michigan State's head coach for 19 years, the longest term in the history of Spartan football. Born in Emeigh, Penn., it was at Syracuse University that he got his first taste of collegiate football.
Sep 26, 1987 · Mr. Daugherty was a line coach at Syracuse under Mr. Munn in 1946 and came to Michigan State with him on Jan. 1, 1947. Mr. Daugherty guided the lines that earned the nickname Duffy's Toughies when ...
Known for his keen wit, unfailing good humor and wisdom, as well as his 109-69-5 career record, Duffy Daugherty was Michigan State's head coach for 19 years, the longest term in the history of Spartan football. Born in Emeigh, Pennsylvania it was at Syracuse University that he got his first taste of collegiate football.
Dec 14, 1986 · Dec. 14, 1986 12 AM PT. United Press International. SAN FRANCISCO —. Duffy Daugherty’s impact on college football ultimately may have less to do with his great teams at Michigan State than his ...
Sep 1, 2018 · This is the story of Duffy Daugherty—humorist, trailblazer, raconteur, and Hall of Fame football coach—arguably the most famous figure in the storied history of Michigan State University football. Daugherty’s nineteen-year tenure at MSU was marked by great success.
- David Claerbaut
Hugh “Duffy” Daugherty. Michigan State Football Coach (1954 – 1972) Duffy Daugherty was born in Emeigh, Pennsylvania and attended Syracuse University where he played football for three years being named co-captain as a senior. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served four years in World War II.
