About Jack Harris
Lived 1902 – 1973 (aged 71). Jack Harris was an American american football player.
Welton John "Jack" Harris (September 29, 1902 – December 28, 1973) was a player in the National Football League.
Harris was born on September 29, 1902, in Jackson, Michigan. He attended high school in Racine, Wisconsin and played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin.
Harris played with the Green Bay Packers for two seasons. He was captain of the 1924 Wisconsin team. In his final game for Wisconsin, against Chicago, he gained more yards rushing, 193, than the whole Chicago team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Harris?
American football player (1902-1973)
When was Jack Harris born?
Jack Harris was born on 29 September 1902 in Jackson.
When did Jack Harris die?
Jack Harris died on 28 December 1973 in Indianapolis.
What was Jack Harris's occupation?
Jack Harris was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Harris?
Jack Harris was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Harris (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Harris. https://biography.guide/jack-harris-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-harris-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-harris-american-football-player/.
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