About John Loyd
Lived 1875 – 1943 (aged 67). John Loyd was an American physician and american football player.
John Edward Loyd (May 5, 1875 – March 4, 1943) was an American college football player and physician.
College football Loyd played for Richmond College from 1892 to 1895 and for the Virginia Cavaliers from 1898 to 1900. He was captain of the team in 1900, a year in which Virginia had a claim to a Southern championship and defeated Sewanee to give the school its first loss since 1897. Loyd was thrice selected to the All-Southern team as a tackle.
Physician He was once resident physician at the Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital at Clifton Forge.
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Who was John Loyd?
American football player and physician (1875-1943)
When was John Loyd born?
John Loyd was born on 5 May 1875 in Bedford County.
When did John Loyd die?
John Loyd died on 4 March 1943 in Rockbridge County.
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John Loyd was a physician and american football player.
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John Loyd was American.
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