John Tripson
John Robert Tripson (September 17, 1919 – July 6, 1997) was a professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. He played one season for the Detroit Lions (1941).
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| Born: | September 17, 1919 Madero, Texas | ||||||
| Died: | July 6, 1997 (aged 77) | ||||||
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| College: | Mississippi State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1941 / Round: 6 / Pick: 45 | ||||||
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He received the Navy Cross for gallantry in the invasion of North Africa in World War II, along with fellow former NFL player Robert Halperin.[1]
References
- Sanders, C.; Paladino, L. (2005). Charlie Sanders's Tales from the Detroit Lions. Sports Pub. p. 99. ISBN 9781582619101. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
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