About Jack Simmons
Lived 1924 – 1978 (aged 53). Jack Simmons was an American american football player.
John Charles Simmons (October 8, 1924 – September 17, 1978) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and Detroit Titans. Simmons spent one year in the AAFC with the Baltimore Colts and eight seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Cardinals.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Simmons?
American football player (1924-1978)
When was Jack Simmons born?
Jack Simmons was born on 8 October 1924 in Grosse Pointe.
When did Jack Simmons die?
Jack Simmons died on 17 September 1978 in Royal Oak.
What was Jack Simmons's occupation?
Jack Simmons was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Simmons?
Jack Simmons was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Simmons (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Simmons. https://biography.guide/jack-simmons-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-simmons-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-simmons-american-football-player/.
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