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George Franklin Pawling

1879 – 1954

British athletic administrator

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About George Franklin Pawling

Lived 1879 – 1954 (aged 75). George Franklin Pawling was an American.

George Franklin Pawling (April 16, 1879 - December 2, 1954), was President of the Amateur Athletic Union in the 1910s and the builder of the Philadelphia Arena in the 1920s.

Death He died on December 2, 1954, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Temple University
Positions held
President of the Amateur Athletic Union

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Franklin Pawling?

British athletic administrator

When was George Franklin Pawling born?

George Franklin Pawling was born on 16 April 1879 in Lewistown.

When did George Franklin Pawling die?

George Franklin Pawling died on 2 December 1954 in Jefferson Health.

What nationality was George Franklin Pawling?

George Franklin Pawling was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Franklin Pawling

· Wikidata: Q5539428

· DBpedia: George Franklin Pawling

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