Dating to 1937, this short film features the Fordham Baseball team under coach Jack Coffey demonstrating various baseball techniques, equipment, and positions.

John Francis “Jack” Coffey (January 28, 1887 – February 14, 1966) born in New York City was an infielder for the Boston Doves (1909), Detroit Tigers (1918) and Boston Red Sox (1918). Coffey graduated from Fordham University in 1910. While still actively playing, he became the part-time coach at his alma mater, holding that post until 1918. He returned in 1922 as the school’s first full-time coach and remained there until 1958 (Fordham didn’t field a team in 1944), amassing 1160 wins. The University’s baseball field is named in his honor. From 1926 to 1958, he also served as athletic director.

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