Johnny Gilroy

Johnny Gilroy
Profile
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1896-03-05)March 5, 1896
Hudson, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1952(1952-07-20) (aged 56)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
CollegeGeorgetown
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
  • Third-team All-American (1916)
  • Leading scorer in college football, 1916
  • Scored 47 points in one game, 1916
Career statistics
Points scored (college)307
Touchdowns (college)63
PATs (college)49
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Roland Gilroy (March 5, 1896 – July 20, 1952), also known as "the Great Gilroy", was an All-American football halfback for Georgetown University and a professional football player for the Canton Bulldogs (1920), Cleveland Tigers (1920), Washington Senators (1921), and Boston Bulldogs (1926).