Jack Spellman
American wrestler and football player (1899–1966)
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John Franklin Spellman (June 14, 1899 – August 1, 1966) was an American wrestler and football player. He competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in freestyle wrestling, where he won a gold medal in the light heavyweight (87 kg) division. After college, Spellman became a professional wrestler and football player in the NFL.[1][2] Spellman played American football as a right end for the Providence Steam Rollers and Boston Braves from 1925 to 1932.[3][4]
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PositionEnd
BornJune 14, 1899
Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 1966 (aged 67)
Mangula, Rhodesia
Mangula, Rhodesia
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spellman as captain of the 1923 Brown Bears | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 14, 1899 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1966 (aged 67) Mangula, Rhodesia |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Enfield (CT) |
| College | Brown |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's freestyle wrestling | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
Olympic Games
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 | 1924 Paris | 87 kg |
