About John Shirey
Lived 1898 – 1966 (aged 68). John Shirey was an American american football player.
John Brett Shirey (March 19, 1898 – October 19, 1966) was an American college football player and engineer, He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Early life Shirey was born on March 19, 1898, in Texas to John Meredith Shirey and Loretta Hughes, and grew up in Guin, Alabama.
Auburn Shirey was a prominent running back for the Auburn Tigers of Auburn University. Shirey played for coach Mike Donahue from 1918 to 1922. He was a member of an All-time Auburn Tigers football team selected in 1935, as well as coach Donahue's all-time Auburn team.
1922 He was captain-elect in 1922, The Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook, says Shirey's "greatest delight is to catch a forward pass and serenade down the field like lightning. Walter Camp gave Shirey honorable mention on his All-America team.
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Who was John Shirey?
American football player (1898-1966)
When was John Shirey born?
John Shirey was born on 19 March 1898 in Texas.
When did John Shirey die?
John Shirey died on 19 October 1966 in Phenix City.
What was John Shirey's occupation?
John Shirey was an american football player.
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John Shirey was American.
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