Career

His overall coaching record at Dickinson was 6 wins, 9 losses, and 1 ties. This ranks him 16th at Dickinson in terms of total wins and 17th at Dickinson in terms of winning percentage. During World World War II, "Duffy" was assigned to the Thirteenth Troop Carrier Squadron, nicknamed "The Thirsty 13th," from September 1942 until January 1945, first as the Intelligence Officer, and then the Executive Officer - right hand man of the Commanding Officer, in New Caledonia, New Hebrides, and Biak.

According to various squadron members: "Duffy was like a father to us.

If you needed something, Duffy would get it done." "He was the backbone of the squadron." "The mentor of everyone was Bob Duffy, and everyone hung out with him and played cards with him." "The men loved Major Duffy.".