Johnny Supulski

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Johnny Supulski
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Position Halfback
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Bornc. 1917
Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 1985
Plains Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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College Manhattan College
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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Many Local Fans Pay Tribute to Supulski". The Times Leader. November 20, 1940. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "John J. Supulski". Citizens' Voice. June 8, 1985. p. 38 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Dukes 'Dig In' For Manhattan's 'Bombing'". The Pittsburgh Press. October 23, 1940. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Supulski of Manhattan To Be Honored by Fans". The Times Leader. November 5, 1940. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Manhattan Tries Attack; Builds Plays Around Supulski and Mazur, Sophomore Backs". The New York Times. November 11, 1938.
  6. ↑ "Manhattan Hopes Rest On Supulski; Passing to Feature Attack Against Holy Cross on Worcester Gridiron". The New York Times. November 23, 1940.
  7. ↑ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, p. 1182.
  8. ↑ "PRO GIANTS SIGN BACK; Supulski, a Former Manhattan Star, Joins New York Eleven". The New York Times. July 23, 1941.


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