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Ed Tryon

1900 – 1982

American football player

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Lived 1900 – 1982 (aged 81). Ed Tryon was an American american football player.

Joseph Edward Tryon (July 25, 1900 – May 1, 1982) was an American football player and coach. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1963.

Biography Tryon played the halfback position at Colgate University from 1922 to 1925. As a senior in 1925, Tryon led Colgate to an undefeated 7-0-2 record and scored 111 points (15 touchdowns and 21 extra points). He was selected by Athlete and Sportsman magazine and the New York Sun as a first-team player on their 1925 College Football All-America Teams. In the following two years, he played in the AFL I then the National Football League for the New York Yankees at the tailback position. In the AFL's only season, Eddie Tryon led the league in points with 72. In his only NFL season, Tryon scored 44 points and was selected as a second-team All-NFL player by the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

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Education
Medford High School
Also known as
Eddie Tryon, Joseph Edward Tryon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ed Tryon?

American football player (1900-1982)

When was Ed Tryon born?

Ed Tryon was born on 25 July 1900 in Medford.

When did Ed Tryon die?

Ed Tryon died on 1 May 1982 in St. Petersburg.

What was Ed Tryon's occupation?

Ed Tryon was an american football player.

What nationality was Ed Tryon?

Ed Tryon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ed Tryon

· Wikidata: Q5335503

· DBpedia: Eddie Tryon

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