Jack Bicknell (2007) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Jack Bicknell

In 10 seasons, he coached the Football Eagles to 59 victories and four post-season bowl games - restoring the Boston College football program to the top tier of college gridiron competition..
His teams were innovative on offense and hard-hitting on defense: accurately reflecting his easy-going and engaging personality, yet unflinching focus and determination to succeed.
Coach Bicknell's teams played in the 1982 Tangerine Bowl, 1983 Liberty Bowl, 1985 Cotton Bowl and 1986 Hall of Fame Bowl, and won the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as Eastern Champion in both 1983 and 1984. In addition to winning the Cotton Bowl Championship, his 1984 squad (10-2) was ranked among the nation's top teams and featured Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie.
An assistant coach on Joe Yukica's BC staff from 1968-75, he helped the Eagles establish a number of offensive records during that period.
Served as a head coach in NFL Europe for 15 seasons, leading his teams to two World Bowl championships.
Inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.