Edward Clark Timothy McKeever (1910-1974) was a prominent figure in American football, serving as a player, coach, and executive. Born in Texas, he began his football journey at Notre Dame in 1930, later transferring to Texas Tech University where he played from 1932 to 1934. McKeever transitioned to coaching at Texas Tech in 1935, then at Boston College under Frank Leahy in 1939.

In 1941, he followed Leahy to Notre Dame, serving as an assistant until 1943 and becoming interim head coach in 1944 when Leahy joined the Navy. Despite overseeing Notre Dame's worst defeat, a 59-0 loss to Army, McKeever continued his coaching career at Cornell University from 1945 to 1946. He then headed the University of San Francisco's football team in 1947 and coached the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference in 1948.

In 1949, McKeever joined Louisiana State University's staff before transitioning to an executive role as general manager of the Boston Patriots from 1960 to 1961. His career in college football resulted in a 25-12-1 record. McKeever passed away on September 13, 1974, leaving a significant legacy in American football.

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