John Gagliardi
1926–2018 (age 92)
football coach
Biography
John Gagliardi (1926-2018) led the Saint John's University football program for more than six decades, becoming the winningest coach in college football history while teaching that hard work, respect, and teamwork mattered more than tackling in practice.
He carried his no-nonsense, faith-centered approach into the community, inspiring generations of players and staff, and he is honored by those who visited Saint Johns Abbey Friends Cemetery.