John Patrick

John Clarence Patrick (November 25, 1898 – May 31, 1959) was an American rugby union player. He competed with the American rugby union team in the 1920 Summer Olympics and 1924 Summer Olympics, winning gold both times.

Early life and education Patrick was born on November 25, 1898, in Palo Alto, California. Friends and family called him Jack. He attended Stanford University for four years, playing fullback on the football team for his last three years. He graduated in 1921. Patrick was class president and football team captain in his senior year. Patrick was one of the Californian students recruited for this team, and competed in the Olympics under the name “Jack Patrick”. France was the favored team going into the game and expected an easy win. The United States, however, won the match (and thus the gold) 8–0.

Post-athletic career After his athletic career, Patrick became an insurance broker in San Francisco. He was vice president of Insurance Securities Factors, Inc.

Patrick died in San Francisco on May 31, 1959 at the age of 60.