King Corcoran
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| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 2,000 lb (910 kg) |
| College | Maryland |
James Sean Patrick "King" Corcoran is a former quarterback in the Atlantic Coast Football League, World Football League, and briefly in the American Football League.
Corcoran played for the Maryland Terrapins football team from 1962-1966. He led the Terps to a 27-22 victory in the 1964 Crab Bowl, defeating future Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach. [1]
After being cut from the Denver Broncos, Corcoran signed with the Waterbury Orbits of the Atlantic Coast Football League. After being cut by the New York Jets, Corcoran signed with the Lowell Giants. His only NFL experience occurred when he was promoted from the Giants to the parent club Boston Patriots in 1968. [2] In 1969, Corcoran signed a 3 year, $125,000 contract with the Pottstown Firebirds. Corcoran would lead the Firebirds to back to back championships in 1969 and 1970. After being cut again by the Broncos in 1971, Corcoran signed with the Norfolk Neptunes, leading them to an ACFL Championship. After failing to make the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes in 1972, Corcoran remained out of football until signing with the Philadelphia Bell of the newly formed World Football League. He led the WFL in passing touchdowns in the league's only full season. [3]