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Pat Dunne

1890 – 1949

American football player

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Lived 1890 – 1949 (aged 58). Pat Dunne was an American american football player.

Earl Guy Dunn (December 13, 1890 – September 20, 1949), sometimes referred to as Pat Dunne, was an American professional football fullback who played two seasons in the American Professional Football Association (APFA) with the Detroit Heralds and Detroit Tigers.

Early life Earl Guy Dunn was born on December 13, 1890, in Washington, Pennsylvania. He was mostly a fullback during his football career but also spent time at halfback and linebacker. Dunn played in all 11 games, starting ten, the following year in 1916 and the Heralds went 6–5. He appeared in nine games, all starts, during the 1917 season as Detroit went 8–2. He was also a member of the Heralds in 1918 but it is not known how many games he played in. Dunn appeared in two games for the Tigers in 1921.

Personal life In 1932, the Detroit Tigers major league baseball team signed minor leaguer Sammy Griest at the recommendation of Dunn. Griest and Dunn were both from Washington, Pennsylvania. He died on September 20, 1949, in Detroit. His funeral was held on September 22, 1949.

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Who was Pat Dunne?

American football player

When was Pat Dunne born?

Pat Dunne was born on 13 December 1890.

When did Pat Dunne die?

Pat Dunne died on 20 September 1949.

What was Pat Dunne's occupation?

Pat Dunne was an american football player.

What nationality was Pat Dunne?

Pat Dunne was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pat Dunne

· Wikidata: Q17514109

· DBpedia: Earl Dunn

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