John Beverly Pollard
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PositionQuarterback
BornNovember 9, 1880
Aylett, Virginia, U.S.
Aylett, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1960 (aged 79)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Weight145 lb (66 kg)
 Pollard c. 1903 | |
| Profile | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 9, 1880 Aylett, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1960 (aged 79) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia (1902–1905) |
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John Beverly Pollard (November 9, 1880 – October 2, 1960) was an American college football player and coach and surgeon in the Medical Corps of the United States Navy.
Pollard was born on November 9, 1880, in Aylett, Virginia, to E. S. Pollard, Esq.[1]
University of Virginia
Pollard was an All-Southern quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia,[2] and a member of the Virginia Glee Club.[3][4] He also played on the baseball teams. At Virginia he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Pollard was known for his speed.[5] He mentored the backup Oscar Randolph.[6] He was once University Demonstrator of Anatomy.[1] After university he became a captain and surgeon in the US Navy Medical Corps.
