John F. Chironna (July 4, 1928 – October 15, 2010) was an American football and baseball coach.
He served as the head coach of the Rhode Island Rams football team in 1961 and 1962, compiling a record of 4–11–3.
Chironna was also head coach of the Rhode Island Rams baseball program from 1960 to 1961, tallying a mark of 16–15–1.
[citation needed] Former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis credited Chironna for influencing his view of football.
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