Johnny Supulski Explained

Johnny Supulski
School:Manhattan Jaspers
Currentposition:Halfback
Birth Date:c. 1917
Birth Place:Kingston, Pennsylvania
Death Date:June 7, 1985
Death Place:Plains Township, Pennsylvania
Highlights:NCAA passing leader, 1940
Pastschools:Manhattan College

John J. Supulski (1917 - June 7, 1985), sometimes referred to as "John-John", was an American football player.

Supulki grew up in Kingston, Pennsylvania, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.[1] [2] [3]

He played for the Manhattan College football team from 1938 to 1940.[4] [5] He led the NCAA in passing yardage in 1940 with 1,190 yards.[6] He signed with the New York Giants of the NFL in July 1941.[7]

Supulski later worked for the Wyoming Seminary. He died in 1985 at age 68.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dukes 'Dig In' For Manhattan's 'Bombing'. The Pittsburgh Press. October 23, 1940. 26. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Many Local Fans Pay Tribute to Supulski. The Times Leader. November 20, 1940. 17. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Supulski of Manhattan To Be Honored by Fans. The Times Leader. November 5, 1940. 4. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Manhattan Tries Attack; Builds Plays Around Supulski and Mazur, Sophomore Backs. The New York Times. November 11, 1938.
  5. News: Manhattan Hopes Rest On Supulski; Passing to Feature Attack Against Holy Cross on Worcester Gridiron. The New York Times. November 23, 1940.
  6. ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, p. 1182.
  7. News: PRO GIANTS SIGN BACK; Supulski, a Former Manhattan Star, Joins New York Eleven. The New York Times. July 23, 1941.
  8. News: John J. Supulski. Citizens' Voice. June 8, 1985. 38. Newspapers.com.