About John Dalton
Lived 1889 – 1919 (aged 29). John Dalton was an American american football player.
John Patrick Dalton (April 1, 1889 – March 10, 1919) was an American college football player and captain for the Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 1911, and elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970. In 1919, he died due to a "bronchial ailment".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Dalton?
American football player (1889-1919)
When was John Dalton born?
John Dalton was born on 1 April 1889 in Nebraska.
When did John Dalton die?
John Dalton died on 10 March 1919 in Brooklyn.
What was John Dalton's occupation?
John Dalton was an american football player.
What nationality was John Dalton?
John Dalton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Dalton (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Dalton. https://biography.guide/john-dalton-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Dalton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-dalton-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Dalton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-dalton-american-football-player/.
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