Blackburn 's first team at the University of Dayton turned in a 12 - 14 record in 1947 - 48 .
He did n't record another losing season in 17 before succumbing to cancer at the young age of 58 during the 1964 season .
Blackburn 's first team at the University of Dayton turned in a 12 - 14 record in 1947 - 48 , but he did n't record another losing season in 17 before succumbing to cancer at the young age of 58 during the 1964 season .