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The narrative explores the transformative impact of Jack Clyde Dempsey, a Boston Catholic school football coach, on a diverse group of inner-city boys. He instilled unity and discipline, offering them an escape from their challenging home lives through football. While his unwavering faith in their potential earned him respect, Dempsey's volatile temper and rumored connections with the local mob added complexity to his character, creating a compelling contrast between his revered status and the darker aspects of his persona.
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Both Sides of the Line, Kevin Kelly
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Both Sides of the Line
- Subtitle
- The Coach and the Mob Enforcer the Mentor and the Murderer; The True
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Kelly
- Publisher
- Bancroft Press
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 270
- ISBN13
- 9781610881692
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts, True crime
- Description
- The narrative explores the transformative impact of Jack Clyde Dempsey, a Boston Catholic school football coach, on a diverse group of inner-city boys. He instilled unity and discipline, offering them an escape from their challenging home lives through football. While his unwavering faith in their potential earned him respect, Dempsey's volatile temper and rumored connections with the local mob added complexity to his character, creating a compelling contrast between his revered status and the darker aspects of his persona.