John Bunyan (American football)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 7, 1905 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died: | September 13, 1989 (aged 84) |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Williston Northampton School (MA) |
| College: | NYU |
| Position: | Guard, center |
| Career history | |
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John T. "Moose" Bunyan (September 7, 1905 – September 30, 1989) was an American football player.
Bunyan was born in 1905 in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts. He then played college football as a guard at New York University (NYU) from 1925 to 1927.[1][2]
He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a guard and center for the Staten Island Stapletons during the 1929, 1930, and 1932 seasons, and for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1932 season. He appeared in 23 NFL games, 20 as a starter.[3] He was twice selected as an All-American professional guard.[4] He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.[5] He played with a Coast Guard football team during his service.[6]
After his playing career ended, Bunyan worked as a coach in Holyoke, Massachusetts.[4]
Bunyan died in 1989 at St. Mary's House in West Hartford, Connecticut.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Johnny Bunyan". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Rumor "Moose" Bunyan Out of Collegiate Football to Play With N. Y. U." Holyoke Daily Transcript and Telegram. August 27, 1928. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John Bunyan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Wide Interest Among Players, Coaches and Fans in the Football School: John (Moose) Bunyan, Who Will Serve On Staff, Has Starred in College and Professional Gridiron Ranks". Holyoke Daily Transcript and Telegram. August 30, 1934. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bunyan Visits Relatives". Holyoke Daily Transcript and Telegram. July 14, 1932. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bunyan Doesn't Consider 'Pro' Football Soft". Holyoke Daily Transcfript and Telegram. October 15, 1932. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John T. Bunyan, 85; former football player". Transcript-Telegram. September 14, 1989. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.