John Tavener (American football)
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 10, 1921 Newark, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | September 19, 1993 (aged 72) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Indiana (1941–1944) |
| High school | Granville (Ohio)[1] |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame (1990) | |
John Harold Tavener (January 10, 1921 – September 19, 1993) was an American gridiron football player, best known for his collegiate career with the Indiana Hoosiers. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in December 1990.[2]
Tavener was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1944 NFL draft, with the 28th overall pick,[3] but he did not play in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in three professional games, all with the 1946 Miami Seahawks of the All-America Football Conference.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "John Tavener". footballfoundation.org. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Two from state join Hall". Indianapolis News. December 5, 1990. p. D6. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "1944 NFL Draft". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "John Tavener Stats". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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