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Harp Vaughan

1903 – 1978

American football player

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Lived 1903 – 1978 (aged 75). Harp Vaughan was an American american football player.

John Joseph "Harp" Vaughan (November 19, 1903 – December 26, 1978) was an American professional football player who was a back for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at State Teachers College at Indiana.

Early life and college John Joseph Vaughan was born on November 19, 1903, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He played in eight games, starting one, for Pirates during the team's inaugural 1933 season, totaling two completions on eight passing attempts for two yards and three interceptions, 26 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown, and six catches for 101 yards. He appeared in 11 games, starting seven, in 1934, recording 19 completions on 42 passing attempts (45.2%) for 262 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions, 58 rushing attempts for 196 yards, and two receptions for 56 yards. He died on December 26, 1978, in Macclenny, Florida.

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Who was Harp Vaughan?

American football player (1903-1978)

When was Harp Vaughan born?

Harp Vaughan was born on 19 November 1903 in Philadelphia.

When did Harp Vaughan die?

Harp Vaughan died on 26 December 1978 in Macclenny.

What was Harp Vaughan's occupation?

Harp Vaughan was an american football player.

What nationality was Harp Vaughan?

Harp Vaughan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harp Vaughan

· Wikidata: Q18159030

· DBpedia: Harp Vaughan

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