About Johnny Barrett
Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 78–79). Johnny Barrett was an American american football player.
John Barrett (August 29, 1895 – March 1974) was an American football player. He played college football as a prominent halfback for the Washington & Lee Generals, once running 90 yards on Cornell. In 1920 he played for the Chicago Tigers in the inaugural season of the National Football League, then known as the APFA.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Barrett?
American-football player (1895-)
When was Johnny Barrett born?
Johnny Barrett was born on 29 August 1895.
When did Johnny Barrett die?
Johnny Barrett died in 1974.
What was Johnny Barrett's occupation?
Johnny Barrett was an american football player.
What nationality was Johnny Barrett?
Johnny Barrett was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Barrett (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Barrett. https://biography.guide/johnny-barrett/
MLA: "Johnny Barrett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-barrett/.
Chicago: "Johnny Barrett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-barrett/.
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