John McKay was an American football player and coach, best known for his time as the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) football team. He played college football at Tampa University and later became a successful coach, leading USC to four national championships during the 1960s and 1970s. After his coaching career at USC, McKay became the first head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. He was known for his innovative coaching style and ability to develop players, leaving a lasting impact on both college and professional football.