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- Birth nameJoseph Lawrence Kuharich
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Joe Kuharich was born on April 14, 1917 in South Bend, Indiana, USA. He was married to Madelyn Eleanor Imholtz. He died on January 25, 1981 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
- SpouseMadelyn Eleanor Imholtz(October 5, 1943 - January 25, 1981) (his death, 2 children)
- Compiled a 17-23 record at Notre Dame and remains the only head football coach in the school's history to have a losing record - mostly due to his unsuccessful attempt to use complicated pro coaching techniques at the college level. Resigned in the spring of 1963.
- Was given a lifetime contract with the Eagles. Continued to draw a salary under the terms of that contract after he was fired until his death.
- Played collegiate football at Notre Dame from 1935 to 1937. Graduated in 1938. Played with the NFL Chicago Cardinals in 1940-1941 and 1945.
- Served as assistant coach at the Vincentian Institute (1939); with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1946) and the university of San Francisco (1947). Head football coach of the University of San Francisco (1948-1951); Chicago Cardinals (1952); Washington Redskins (1954-1958); Notre Dame (1959-1962) and Philadelphia Eagles (1964-1968).
- Served as a scout for several pro teams in 1953 and was supervisor of NFL officials in 1963. Had an undefeated season in 1951 with the University of San Francisco and earned Coach of the Year honors in 1955 while with the Redskins. Realized a longtime ambition to return to his alma mater when he accepted the head coaching job at Notre Dame.
- You win some and you lose some.
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