John Edward Hegarty (June 9, 1888 – March 1, 1974) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball. He served as the head football coach at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, now North Carolina State University, from 1914 to 1915, compiling a record of 5–6–2. Hegarty also coached basketball for a season at North Carolina A&M in 1913–14, tallying a mark of 6–7. He was also the head coach of the Washington Senators, who played three games in the National Football League in 1921. Before becoming a coach, Hegarty played college football at Georgetown University from 1910 until 1912. Head coaching record College football NFL † - Does not include the forfeit by the Rochester Jeffersons that is not officially recognized by the NFL. Also does not include their 7–4 record in non-APFA games. References External links 1888 births 1974 deaths American football ends Georgetown Hoyas football players NC State Wolfpack football coaches NC State Wolfpack men's basketball coaches Washington Senators (NFL) Burials at Arlington National Cemetery