1941 Yearbook
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1941 Yearbook
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MOON MULLINS
MOON, JIM, JIMMY FURLONG Coaching Staff
SO LONG, MOON
St. Ambrose has always compiled a good
football record, making the school very
proud of its athletic activities. When
Larry "Moon" Mullins reported in the
spring of '40 to prepare his first St. Ambrose football team, people were a bit
skeptical in regard to the change in the
system of play. But "Moon" carried on
rhe tradition in a more concentrated manner.
Though he was only here one season,
"Moon" produced one of the greatest
teams in the annals of St. Ambrose. There
was no question of his ability, his undefeated and unscored upon season proving
his status as a football mentor.
Immediately upon reaching St. Ambrose, coming from Loyola of the South,
'Moon" selected his assistants and began
his fruitful work, changing the Warner
system to the famed Notre Dame "T"
formation, and familiarizing his enthusiastic
candidates with the Notre Dame power
system.
And now, after just one year of service,
he leaves St. Ambrose to advance into a
higher brand of ball. Our loss is Florida's
gain and we are confident that "Moon"
will continue his success.
Immediately upon "Moon's" retirement
as head football coach, Ambrose officials
regarded youthful Jim Dockery as the logical successor for the job. Dockery proved
himself when acting as assistant under the
Mullins regime. No more substantial evidence of Jim's ability can be given than
rhe fact that he was regarded so highly
by his former coach and boss.
Dockery's remarkable rapid rise is added
proof of his winning personality and initia-
Hve. After having been graduated from
St. Benedict's in 1938 where he was a star
all-around athlete, Jim went to Ward High
School in Kansas City to coach football,
basketball, and baseball. From there, after
a two year stay, he advanced to St. Ambrose as assistant football coach and head
basketball mentor.
In view of this, Arrtbrose heads and fans
are sure that Jim Dockery will successfully
carry on the fine record of St. Ambrose
football teams.
COACH JIM DOCKERY
Good Luck, Jim!
MOON, JIM, JIMMY FURLONG Coaching Staff
SO LONG, MOON
St. Ambrose has always compiled a good
football record, making the school very
proud of its athletic activities. When
Larry "Moon" Mullins reported in the
spring of '40 to prepare his first St. Ambrose football team, people were a bit
skeptical in regard to the change in the
system of play. But "Moon" carried on
rhe tradition in a more concentrated manner.
Though he was only here one season,
"Moon" produced one of the greatest
teams in the annals of St. Ambrose. There
was no question of his ability, his undefeated and unscored upon season proving
his status as a football mentor.
Immediately upon reaching St. Ambrose, coming from Loyola of the South,
'Moon" selected his assistants and began
his fruitful work, changing the Warner
system to the famed Notre Dame "T"
formation, and familiarizing his enthusiastic
candidates with the Notre Dame power
system.
And now, after just one year of service,
he leaves St. Ambrose to advance into a
higher brand of ball. Our loss is Florida's
gain and we are confident that "Moon"
will continue his success.
Immediately upon "Moon's" retirement
as head football coach, Ambrose officials
regarded youthful Jim Dockery as the logical successor for the job. Dockery proved
himself when acting as assistant under the
Mullins regime. No more substantial evidence of Jim's ability can be given than
rhe fact that he was regarded so highly
by his former coach and boss.
Dockery's remarkable rapid rise is added
proof of his winning personality and initia-
Hve. After having been graduated from
St. Benedict's in 1938 where he was a star
all-around athlete, Jim went to Ward High
School in Kansas City to coach football,
basketball, and baseball. From there, after
a two year stay, he advanced to St. Ambrose as assistant football coach and head
basketball mentor.
In view of this, Arrtbrose heads and fans
are sure that Jim Dockery will successfully
carry on the fine record of St. Ambrose
football teams.
COACH JIM DOCKERY
Good Luck, Jim!
Date
1941
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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