John A. Shelburne
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1894 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 29, 1978 (aged 83) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Playing career | |
| 1911–1913 | Dartmouth |
| 1922 | Hammond Pros |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1921 | Lincoln (PA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–1 |
John Andrew Shelburne (September 26, 1894 – January 29, 1978) was an American football player and coach.[1] He played college football at Dartmouth College, earning three letters from 1911 to 1913.[2] He was among the early African Americans to play in the NFL and one of only 13 African-Americans to play in the league prior to World War II.[3]
References
- ^ "John Shelburne". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dartmouth All-Time Rosters". dartmouthsports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Pioneers , Milestones and Firsts". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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