La Salle University Athletics

John Brennan played offensive and defensive end for Explorers from 1932-1935.  He captained the team his senior year, during which he was named to the All-State and Honorable Mention All American teams. Brennan scored the winning touchdown as La Salle upset Villanova during the Explorers' undefeated 1934 season.

Later Brennan went on to coach football at West Catholic and Lower Merion High Schools.