Jack Torrance (athlete)
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John Torrance (June 20, 1912 – November 10, 1969)[1] was an American shot putter and American football player. Torrance broke the shot put world record several times in 1934, his eventual best mark of 17.40 m remaining unbeaten until 1948. At the 1936 Summer Olympics he placed fifth.
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Position: | Tackle |
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Born: | (1912-06-20)June 20, 1912 Oak Grove, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died: | November 10, 1969(1969-11-10) (aged 57) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) |
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High school: | Oak Grove (LA) |
College: | LSU |
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