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John James Shepherd

1884 – 1954

English tug of war competitor

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Lived 1884 – 1954 (aged 70). John James Shepherd was a British boxer.

The 1908 City of London Police team that won the gold medal in 1908. (Back row - left to right): Frederick Merriman, John James Shepherd, Edwin Mills, Albert Ireton, Frederick Goodfellow, Frederick Humphreys(Front row - left to right): Edward Barrett, Henry Duke (Captain), William Hirons The 1912 silver medallist team from Great Britain (left to right; back row - Joseph Dowler*, Alexander Munro *, Edwin Mills, John James Shepherd, H. Stiff, Frederick Humphreys; front row - Walter Tammas *, Walter Chaffe *, Thomas Peel *, Matthias Hynes *, John Sewell; = Metropolitan Police, all others City of London Police)

John James Shepherd (2 June 1884 – 9 July 1954) was an English tug of war competitor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.

He was part of the British team City of London Police, which won two gold medals in 1908 and 1920, and the joint City of London Police-Metropolitan Police "K" Division British team, which won a silver medal in 1912.

He was also known for supporting the wrestling styles of Cumberland and Westmorland and earned multiple heavyweight wrestling titles locally.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John James Shepherd?

English tug of war competitor (1884–1954)

When was John James Shepherd born?

John James Shepherd was born on 2 June 1884 in Bicknor.

When did John James Shepherd die?

John James Shepherd died on 9 July 1954 in Aston.

What was John James Shepherd's occupation?

John James Shepherd was a boxer.

What nationality was John James Shepherd?

John James Shepherd was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John James Shepherd

· Wikidata: Q1681095

· DBpedia: John James Shepherd

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