About John Tarver
Born 1949. John Tarver is an American american football player.
John Tarver (born January 1, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) from 1972 to 1975. He played for three seasons with the New England Patriots, and went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. He then transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder, where he played football for the Buffaloes. He played four seasons for the Patriots (1972–1974) and the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 1973, Tarver was the second best rusher for the Patriots with 321 yards and four touchdowns, despite being sidelined for five games due to injury.
Personal life After retiring from professional football, Tarver worked in insurance and investments. His son Shon played basketball for the UCLA Bruins. Another son, Seth, played basketball for the Idaho Stampede.
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American football player
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John Tarver was born on 1 January 1949 in Bakersfield.
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