About John Simerson
Lived 1935 – 1992 (aged 57). John Simerson was an American american football player.
John Cooke Simerson, Jr. (April 20, 1935 – August 2, 1992) was an American professional football center who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Eagles in the 22nd round of the 1957 NFL draft after playing college football at Purdue University.
Early life and college John Cooke Simerson, Jr. was born on April 20, 1935, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He attended President Theodore Roosevelt High School in Honolulu. He started all 12 games for the Eagles as a rookie in 1957 as the team went 4–8. He played in four games for Philadelphia in 1958 before being released on October 21, 1958. However, he was released on October 13, 1959, before playing in a game. Simerson appeared in ten games, starting one, for the Patriots in 1961. He was released on August 21, 1962.
Personal life Simerson died on August 2, 1992, in Los Angeles, California.
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Who was John Simerson?
American football player (1935-1992)
When was John Simerson born?
John Simerson was born on 20 April 1935 in Honolulu.
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John Simerson died on 2 August 1992 in Los Angeles.
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John Simerson was an american football player.
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John Simerson was American.
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