About Jack Manders
Lived 1909 – 1977 (aged 68). Jack Manders was an American american football player.
John Albert "Automatic Jack" Manders (January 13, 1909 – January 29, 1977) was an American football player. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears from 1933 to 1940.
A kicking savant in the era of one-platoon football, Manders gained his "Automatic" moniker kicking an NFL record 72 consecutive points after touchdown, dating from his entry into the league in the first game of 1933. In his 8-season NFL career he scored a total of 368 points — 19 touchdowns, 40 field goals, and 134 points after touchdown — again an NFL individual record. He was also a member of the Chicago team coached by George Halas that defeated the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship Game by the memorable score of 73–0.
He was the older brother of Clarence "Pug" Manders, who played contemporaneously as a blocking back for the NFL's Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Who was Jack Manders?
American football player (1909-1977)
When was Jack Manders born?
Jack Manders was born on 13 January 1909 in Milbank.
When did Jack Manders die?
Jack Manders died on 29 January 1977 in Chicago.
What was Jack Manders's occupation?
Jack Manders was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Manders?
Jack Manders was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Manders. https://biography.guide/jack-manders/
MLA: "Jack Manders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-manders/.
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