John Spellman (wrestler)

John Spellman
Born (1899-06-14)June 14, 1899
Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Died August 1, 1966(1966-08-01) (aged 67)
Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
John Spellman
Medal record
Men's wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Freestyle, light heavyweight

John Spellman (June 14, 1899 – August 1, 1966) was an American wrestler and olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, where he won a gold medal in freestyle light heavyweight.[1][2] Spellman has also played American football as a right end for the Providence Steam Roller and Boston Braves from 1925 to 1932.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "John Spellman Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  2. ↑ "1924 Summer Olympics – Paris, France – Wrestling". databaseOlympics.com. Retrieved April 28, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Dropping Back In NFL History: The NFL's Olympians: (page 4)". Footballnation.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.


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