Johnny Supulski
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PositionHalfback
Bornc. 1917
Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 1985
Plains Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Plains Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
CollegeManhattan College
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1917 Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1985 Plains Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Manhattan College |
| Awards and highlights | |
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John J. Supulski (1917 - June 7, 1985), sometimes referred to as "John-John",[1][2] was an American football player.
Supulki grew up in Kingston, Pennsylvania, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.[3][1][4]
He played for the Manhattan College football team from 1938 to 1940.[5][6] He led the NCAA in passing yardage in 1940 with 1,190 yards.[7] He signed with the New York Giants of the NFL in July 1941.[8]
Supulski later worked for the Wyoming Seminary. He died in 1985 at age 68.[2]
