About Jack Haman
Lived 1918 – 2001 (aged 83). Jack Haman was an American american football player.
John Adam Haman (August 18, 1918 – August 30, 1972), also known as Johnny Haman, was an American professional football player.
Haman was born in Naperville, Illinois, in 1918 and attended that city's Central High School. He was selected by the International News Service, Newsweek, the Sporting News, the United Press, and others, as a first-team center on the 1939 All-America college football team. He was rated as "one of the greatest centers of the decade." He also earned a reputation as an "iron man" who played on both offense and defense, appearing in 345 of 360 minutes for Northwestern in 1939.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Rams with the 20th pick in the 1940 NFL draft and played for the Rams during the 1940 and 1941 NFL seasons. He appeared in 21 NFL games, 12 of them as a starter, intercepted six passes and scored one touchdown.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Haman?
American football player (1918-2001)
When was Jack Haman born?
Jack Haman was born on 18 August 1918 in Naperville.
When did Jack Haman die?
Jack Haman died on 6 November 2001 in Nevada, Missouri.
What was Jack Haman's occupation?
Jack Haman was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Haman?
Jack Haman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Haman. https://biography.guide/jack-haman/
MLA: "Jack Haman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-haman/.
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