Jack Dean (American football)

Jack Dean
Biographical details
Bornc.1944
Playing career
1961–1964Northern Illinois
Position(s)Halfback, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
?Wisconsin–Whitewater (assistant)
1969–1971Eastern Illinois (OB)
1972–1974Eastern Illinois
1975–1976Northern Illinois (OC)
Head coaching record
Overall6–24–1

Jack W. Dean (born c.1944) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Eastern Illinois University from 1972 to 1974, compiling a record of 6–24–1. Dean was the offensive backfield coach at Eastern Illinois for three years before succeeding Clyde Biggers as head coach in 1972.