Truxtun Hare
American track and field Olympian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Truxtun Hare (October 12, 1878 – February 2, 1956) was an American Olympic medalist who competed in track and field and the hammer throw.[1][2] He also played football with the University of Pennsylvania and was selected first-team All-American all four years.[2] Sports Illustrated wrote, "Few early 20th Century players were as revered as Hare, who played every minute of every game."[3] He was selected as a charter member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.[2]
Quick Facts Penn Quakers, Position ...
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Position | Guard |
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Born: | (1878-10-12)October 12, 1878 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died: | February 2, 1956(1956-02-02) (aged 77) Radnor, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
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College | Penn (1897–1900) |
High school | St. Mark's (Southborough, Massachusetts) |
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College Football Hall of Fame (1951) | |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing United States ...
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1900 Paris | Hammer throw | |
1904 St Louis | All-around |
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