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, who drafted him in the sixth round of the 1941 NFL Draft.[1]
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| Born: | September 17, 1919 Madero, Texas | ||||
| Died: | July 6, 1997 (aged 77) | ||||
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| College: | Mississippi State | ||||
| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
| 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.[2]
References
- "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- 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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