John Jordan

John Jordan (1910-1991)

Teams coached: Loyola Ramblers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Loyola (IL) record: 15-14 (.517)
Notre Dame record: 199-131 (.603)
Overall record: 214-145 (.596)

Career Accomplishments:

  • NCAA National Championships:  0
  • NCAA Tournament Appearances:  6  (1953, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1963)
  • NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen:  4  (1953, 1954, 1957, 1958)
  • NCAA Tournament Final Four:  0
  • NIT Championships:  0
  • NIT Appearances:  0

Coaching Career (head coach, unless noted):

1951-1964 Notre Dame
1950-1951 Loyola (IL)

John Jordan Facts

  • John J. Jordan
  • Born October 23, 1910
  • Died June 13, 1991
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
  • Alma Mater: University of Notre Dame (BA, 1935)
  • Attended Archbishop Quigley Prep in Chicago before playing for George Keogan at Notre Dame
  • Started his coaching career at Mount Carmel HS in Chicago’s South Side
    • Coached there for 11 seasons, split by a three-year stint in the US Navy during World War II
  • Spent one season as the head coach at Loyola Chicago, going 15-14 with the Ramblers
  • Returned to alma mater Notre Dame in 1951, where he would coach the Irish for thirteen seasons
    • Went 199-131 overall, reaching six NCAA Tournaments and four Sweet Sixteens
  • Left Notre Dame in 1964 and returned to his hometown, working for the Chicago Park District

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