About Jack Shea
Lived 1910 – 2002 (aged 91). Jack Shea was an American speed skater.
Outside of sports
Shea attended Lake Placid High School, graduated from Dartmouth College and briefly attended Albany Law School, leaving to support his family during the Great Depression in a series of jobs in Lake Placid. From 1958 to 1974, he was town Justice, and from 1974 until his retirement in 1983 he was the Supervisor of the town of North Elba.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Shea?
US speed skater (1910–2002)
When was Jack Shea born?
Jack Shea was born on 7 September 1910 in Lake Placid.
When did Jack Shea die?
Jack Shea died on 22 January 2002 in Lake Placid.
What was Jack Shea's occupation?
Jack Shea was a speed skater.
What nationality was Jack Shea?
Jack Shea was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Shea (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Shea. https://biography.guide/jack-shea-speed-skater/
MLA: "Jack Shea." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-shea-speed-skater/.
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