John Thurman (American football)

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John C. Thurman
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Thurman, circa 1922
No. 12[1]
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1900-02-09)February 9, 1900
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Died:March 5, 1976(1976-03-05) (aged 76)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College:Penn
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

John Cochran Thurman (February 9, 1900 – March 5, 1976) was a professional American football player for the Los Angeles Buccaneers during their only season in the National Football League (NFL), in 1926.[2] He grew up in Pasadena, California before attending the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, Thurman received All-American honors in 1922.

1924 Los Angeles Buccaneers starting team

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ongoing Research Project: Los Angeles Buccaneers". Rci.rutgers.edu. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
  2. ^ "NFL History - Team Rosters - 1926 Los Angeles Buccaneers". Football.about.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2010.