Kass Kovalcheck

Kass Kovalcheck

Biographical details
Born	(1907-03-31)March 31, 1907
Died	October 26, 1969(1969-10-26) (aged 62) near Irwin, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1927–1930	Duquesne
Position(s)	Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1931–1940	Duquesne Prep (PA)
1941	McDonell Central Catholic HS (WI)
1942	Bridgeville HS (PA)
1945	Jacksonville NAS (assistant)
1947–1948	Duquesne
Head coaching record
Overall	4–15 (college)

Kassian A. Kovalcheck (March 31, 1907 – October 26, 1969) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University from 1947 to 1948, compiling a record of 4–15. Kovalcheck played college football as a fullback at Duquesne from 1927 to 1930.[1][2] He died at the age of 62, on October 26, 1969, after suffering from heart attack while driving near Irwin, Pennsylvania.[3]

Head coaching record

College

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Duquesne Dukes (Independent) (1947–1948)
1947	Duquesne	2–8
1948	Duquesne	2–7
Duquesne:		4–15
Total:		4–15

References

1. "Kovalcheck Signed as Dukes Coach". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. December 22, 1946. p. 18. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
2. "Hire Duquesne Star as McDonell Coach". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. April 21, 1941. p. 5. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
3. "'Kass' Kovalcheck, Former Coach Dies". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. October 28, 1969. p. 23. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .

External links

• Kass Kovalcheck at Find a Grave