Jack Storer

John Waddell Storer Jr. (November 11, 1900 – January 16, 1927) was an American former professional football tailback who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets. He played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

Early life Storer was born on November 11, 1900, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He attended Linsly School in Wheeling and Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.

College career Storer played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks from 1921 to 1923. He was a three-year letterman from 1921 to 1923. He was named the captain of the football team for 1924 but did not play for the team.

Professional career In 1924, Storer played his lone season of professional football with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League (NFL). He played in 14 games, starting 13, rushing for seven touchdowns and had one receiving and passing touchdown. On January 16, 1927, he died, after the illness developed into tuberculosis.