John DeWitt (athlete)
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| Princeton Tigers | |
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| Position | Guard |
| Class | 1904 |
| Career history | |
| College | Princeton (1901–1903) |
| High school | Lawrenceville Prep |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | October 29, 1881 |
| Place of birth | Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
| Date of death | July 28, 1930 (aged 48) |
| Place of death | New York, New York |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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All-American (1902, 1903) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame (1954) | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s athletics | ||
Representing the  United States
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| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1904 St Louis | Hammer throw |
John Riegel DeWitt (October 29, 1881 - July 28, 1930) was an American athlete, including a legendary college football player. As a track and field athlete, DeWitt competed mainly in the hammer throw.[1] He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis in the hammer throw where he won the silver medal.[2]
He was also a prominent guard and kicker for the Princeton Tigers football team.[3] In an attempt to name retroactive Heisman Trophy winners, Dewitt was awarded it for 1903.[4] Walter Camp placed him on an all-time All-America team.[5] One writer calls him Princeton's greatest football player.[6] He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.[7]
References
- ↑ Matthews, George R. (1 January 2005). "America's First Olympics: The St. Louis Games Of 1904". University of Missouri Press – via Google Books.
- ↑ Call, The Morning. "John DeWitt: Two-time football All-American from Riegelsville won a silver in the 1904 Olympics".
- ↑ "John DeWitt Bio, Stats, and Results".
- ↑ http://www.footballfoundation.org/Portals/7/nff/file_file/2009_footballetter_issue_3.pdf
- ↑ Camp, Walter (1 January 1910). "The Book of Foot-ball". Century Company – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Princeton Alumni Weekly". princeton alumni weekly. 1 January 1919 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Foundation, National Football. "National Football Foundation > Programs > College Football Hall of Fame > SearchDetail".
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