Background
Joe Reilly was born on October 8, 1880 in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
athletics competitor gridiron football player
Joe Reilly was born on October 8, 1880 in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
He was also a doctor. A 1943 article lists him as "retired director of the Kansas City Athletic Club, midwestern sports official, and wrestling judge at several Olympic games". His father Timothy Reilly was born in Ireland.
His mother"s maiden name was O"Brien.
Player
Reilly played for the Hoyas at University. As a player he was an All-Southern halfback and captain of the 1902 team
An account of a 12 to 5 victory over Navy reads "Number occupants of the half back positions who have been seen here this season have approached the showing made by Joe Reilly to-day." Hub Hart was in the same backfield. Both Hart and Reilly previously attended Boston College.
Reilly also lettered in other sports, including baseball and rowing.
He ran track as well, captaining the squad and called its fastest manitoba He once held the record for the 220 yards. Coach
He was the first former player to become the school"s head coach.
Reilly also coached track.
He was director of the Kansas City Athletic Club from 1909 until 1937.