About Mack Tharpe
Lived 1903 – 1945 (aged 41). Mack Tharpe was an American coach, aircraft pilot, military personnel and american football player.
Mercer McCall "Mack" Tharpe (July 12, 1903 – February 21, 1945) was a college football player and coach, bomber pilot, and insurance salesman. He was killed in action during the Second World War.
Georgia Tech Tharpe was a prominent tackle for William Alexander's Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, selected All-Southern in 1926.
He returned to his alma mater to coach in 1928, promoted to line coach in 1934.
Along with Alexander he is the namesake of the Alexander-Tharpe fund. Tharpe was inducted into the Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame in 1961.
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Who was Mack Tharpe?
American football player (1903-1945)
When was Mack Tharpe born?
Mack Tharpe was born on 12 July 1903 in Georgia.
When did Mack Tharpe die?
Mack Tharpe died on 21 February 1945 in Iwo Jima, Japanese Empire, North Pacific Ocean, Volcano Islands.
What was Mack Tharpe's occupation?
Mack Tharpe was a coach, aircraft pilot, military personnel and american football player.
What nationality was Mack Tharpe?
Mack Tharpe was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mack Tharpe. https://biography.guide/mack-tharpe/
MLA: "Mack Tharpe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mack-tharpe/.
Chicago: "Mack Tharpe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mack-tharpe/.
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