About Jack Caffery
Lived 1879 – 1919 (aged 39). Jack Caffery was a Canadian athletics competitor.
John Peter Caffery (May 21, 1879 – February 12, 1919) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in the marathon at the 1908 Summer Olympics where he finished in 11th place. Caffrey was also a two-time champion of the Boston Marathon.
Caffrey was the son of Irish immigrants.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Caffery?
Canadian distance runner (1879-1919)
When was Jack Caffery born?
Jack Caffery was born on 21 May 1879 in Hamilton.
When did Jack Caffery die?
Jack Caffery died on 2 February 1919 in Hamilton.
What was Jack Caffery's occupation?
Jack Caffery was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jack Caffery?
Jack Caffery was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Caffery (runner)
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