| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | January 1, 1998 (aged 84) New London, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1935–1937 | Columbia |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1946–1956 | Columbia (assistant) |
| 1957–1959 | Penn (line) |
| 1960–1972 | Rutgers |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 73–51 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 Middle Atlantic (1960–1961) 11 Middle Three (1960–1968, 1970, 1972) | |
John F. Bateman (1913 – January 1, 1998) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Rutgers University from 1960 to 1972, compiling a record of 73–51. Bateman played college football at Columbia University, from which he graduated in 1938. He was voted co-captain of the Columbia Lions football team in 1937. Bateman died at the age of 83 on January 1, 1998 in New London, New Hampshire.[1]
- ^ "John Bateman, 84, led Rutgers football to undefeated season". Asbury Park Press. Asbury Park, New Jersey. January 3, 1998. p. A9. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com
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