About Lynn Sweet
Lived 1881 – 1918 (aged 36). Lynn Sweet was an American american football player.
Lynn D. (Pop) Sweet (October 22, 1881 – October 21, 1918) was an American professional football player who played with the Philadelphia Athletics in the first National Football League and for the 1903 US Football Champions, the Franklin Athletic Club. Sweet also won, with Franklin, the 1903 World Series of Football, held that December at Madison Square Garden.
Prior to his professional career, he played at the college level. For 3 seasons he played for the Bucknell Bison and then spent his last season of college football with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He died in 1918.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lynn Sweet?
American football player
When was Lynn Sweet born?
Lynn Sweet was born on 22 October 1881.
When did Lynn Sweet die?
Lynn Sweet died on 21 October 1918 in Buffalo.
What was Lynn Sweet's occupation?
Lynn Sweet was an american football player.
What nationality was Lynn Sweet?
Lynn Sweet was American.
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· DBpedia: Lynn Sweet (American football)
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