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William J. Donovan
William J. Donovan (College football. Born, Buffalo, NY, Jan. 1, 1883; died, Washington, DC, Feb. 8, 1959.) Known primarily as the founder of the Office of Strategic Services, Gen. William J. Donovan was also influential in college football. Donovan was a backup quarterback for Columbia (1903-05) who also rowed crew (1904-06) and ran track (1906). […]