William Paterson University Athletics

GERRY GALLAGHER '74
Football 

William Paterson’s leader in football coaching victories with 35 during eight seasons (1989-96) as the Pioneers’ head coach 

Secured the program’s first two postseason berths: 1991 ECAC Playoffs (8-2-1 record) and 1993 NCAA Playoffs (8-4 record) 

1991 and 1993 NJAC Coach of the Year 

Guided the Pioneers to three straight eight-win campaigns (8-2-1 in 1991, 8-2 in 1992, 8-4 in 1993) to establish the school record for single-season victories 

Played on William Paterson’s first three varsity football teams and scored the program’s first varsity touchdown

Inducted October 18, 2009