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Jack Dye

1874 – 1944

American football player and surgeon

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Lived 1874 – 1944 (aged 69). Jack Dye was an American surgeon and american football player.

John Sinclair Dye (August 24, 1876 – August 9, 1944) was an American college football player and surgeon who served in the First World War.

Vanderbilt University He was a prominent halfback for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team of Vanderbilt University from 1895 to 1898.

1897 The team held all opponents scoreless and won its first conference title in 1897.

1898 Dye was selected All-Southern in 1898.

Chattanooga At the turn of the century, Dye ran a gymnasium in Chattanooga as head of the local Athletic Association. Dye attempted to come back and play for Vanderbilt, but was refused on eligibility grounds by William Lofland Dudley. Dye was also a successful surgeon of Chattanooga who worked at the Erlanger Hospital in 1914.

Connecticut Dye later moved to Waterbury, Connecticut.

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Vanderbilt University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Dye?

American football player and surgeon (1876–1944)

When was Jack Dye born?

Jack Dye was born on 24 August 1874 in LaCrosse.

When did Jack Dye die?

Jack Dye died on 8 August 1944 in Waterbury.

What was Jack Dye's occupation?

Jack Dye was a surgeon and american football player.

What nationality was Jack Dye?

Jack Dye was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Dye

· Wikidata: Q21934011

· DBpedia: Jack Dye

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