About J. R. Davis
Lived 1882 – 1947 (aged 65). J. R. Davis was an American american football player.
John Ryland "Twenty Percent" Davis (June 12, 1882 – August 16, 1947) was an American college football player. Davis was known as "Twenty percent" because he was considered twenty percent of the team's worth.
Georgia Tech Davis was a tackle and halfback for John Heisman's Georgia Tech Golden Tornado of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was inducted into the Tech Athletic Hall of Fame in 1958. The large Davis carried the bass drum on his back in a parade through Griffin, Georgia for the Georgia Tech Glee Club. In 1915, John Heisman selected his 30 greatest Southern football players, and mentioned Davis 20th. 1908 Davis was selected All-Southern in 1908. 1909 He was captain of the 1909 team.
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Who was J. R. Davis?
American football player (1882-1947)
When was J. R. Davis born?
J. R. Davis was born on 12 June 1882 in Williamsburg.
When did J. R. Davis die?
J. R. Davis died on 16 August 1947 in Harriman.
What was J. R. Davis's occupation?
J. R. Davis was an american football player.
What nationality was J. R. Davis?
J. R. Davis was American.
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