About Jack Winn
Lived 1898 – 1974 (aged 76). Jack Winn was an American coach.
John Jacob Winn (February 7, 1898 – February 16, 1974) was an American college football player and coach and circuit judge. He served as the head football coach at the University of Kentucky for one season in 1923, compiling a record of 4–3–2. Winn graduated from Princeton University in 1918. He played football there and was captain of the 1917 Princeton Tigers football team. He was the ends coach at his alma mater in 1920. Winn joined the Kentucky Wildcats football team in 1922 as a line coach under William Juneau. Winn served as a lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was an assistant coach for the 1943 Wright Field Kittyhawks football team.
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Who was Jack Winn?
American football player and coach
When was Jack Winn born?
Jack Winn was born on 7 February 1898.
When did Jack Winn die?
Jack Winn died on 16 February 1974 in Mount Sterling.
What was Jack Winn's occupation?
Jack Winn was a coach.
What nationality was Jack Winn?
Jack Winn was American.
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