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John Suther

1907 – 1984

American football player

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About John Suther

Lived 1907 – 1984 (aged 76). John Suther was an American american football player.

John Henry "Flash" Suther (December 20, 1907 – March 15, 1984) was a college football player.

Early life He attended Tuscaloosa High School where he was "one of the finest running backs ever in Alabama prep circles" and selected to the All-Southern high school team of the Orlando Sentinel. He joined the Alabama national guard as a senior in high school, serving for 38 years.

University of Alabama

Football Suther was a prominent halfback for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama from 1928 to 1930.

1930 Suther was a member of its national champion 1930 team, selected All-Southern and All-American. Coach Wallace Wade was under fire after lackluster seasons in 1928 and 1929, which included narrow losses to Robert Neyland's Tennessee Volunteers. Wade submitted his resignation on April 30, with the caveat that he coach next season. Suther described the feeling before the Tennessee game that year, which Alabama won 18–6. "Coach Wade was boiling mad. He was like a blood-thirsty drill sergeant anyway, and those critics made him more fiery ... He challenged us to help him shut up the loudmouths that were making his life miserable."

Baseball Suther was the manager of the 1935 Hopkinsville Hoppers.

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University of Alabama, Central High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Suther?

American football player (1907-1984)

When was John Suther born?

John Suther was born on 20 December 1907 in Tuscaloosa.

When did John Suther die?

John Suther died on 15 March 1984 in Tuscaloosa.

What was John Suther's occupation?

John Suther was an american football player.

What nationality was John Suther?

John Suther was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Suther

· Wikidata: Q18763551

· DBpedia: John Suther

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