About John Wittenborn
Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 80). John Wittenborn was an American american football player.
John Otis Wittenborn (March 1, 1936 – March 29, 2016) was a professional American football kicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers. He is known by his peers as one of the greatest dual threat players in the history of the sport.
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Who was John Wittenborn?
American football player (1936-2016)
When was John Wittenborn born?
John Wittenborn was born on 1 March 1936 in Sparta.
When did John Wittenborn die?
John Wittenborn died on 29 March 2016 in Carbondale.
What was John Wittenborn's occupation?
John Wittenborn was an american football player.
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John Wittenborn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wittenborn. https://biography.guide/john-wittenborn/
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