Biography

John Patrick Curley (June 1, 1891-December 12, 1973) graduated from Boston College in 1913 and worked in the leather and lumber businesses before serving as Boston College's athletic director from 1930 to 1957. He was appointed graduate manager of athletics on February 6, 1930, and hired football coaches Gil Dobie and Frank Leahy, the latter of whom led the team to the 1941 Sugar Bowl. From 1957 until his retirement in 1965, he served as director of athletic facilities, overseeing construction of Alumni Stadium, McHugh Forum, and Roberts Center.