About John Wendell
Lived 1885 – 1962 (aged 76–77). John Wendell was an American american football player.
John Wheelwright Wendell (November 20, 1885 – December 1962) was an American football player.
Wendell attended Roxbury Latin School, where he was captain of the football team. He then enrolled at Harvard University. He was a substitute halfback in 1904 and a regular at halfback in 1905. He moved to fullback in 1906. As a senior in 1907, he missed the early games due to academic troubles. When he returned, he played well enough to be selected by Walter Camp as a halfback on the 1907 College Football All-America Team. He was only five feet, nine inches, and 177 pounds in 1907.
His younger brother, Percy Wendell, also starred in Harvard's backfield, from 1910 to 1912.
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Who was John Wendell?
American football player, halfback (1885-1962)
When was John Wendell born?
John Wendell was born on 20 November 1885 in Philadelphia.
When did John Wendell die?
John Wendell died in 1962.
What was John Wendell's occupation?
John Wendell was an american football player.
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John Wendell was American.
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