Jack Mahan

American javelin thrower (1898–1955)

John H. Mahan (July 22, 1898 – September 2, 1955) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Gainesville, Texas.[1]

Mahan a fullback and kicker on the national champion 1919 Texas A&M Aggies football team under head coach Dana X. Bible.[2]

In 1920, he finished twelfth in the javelin throw competition.

References

  1. ^ "Jack Mahan". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  2. ^ 1920 Long Horn. Texas A&M University. 1920. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

External links

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jack Mahan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2009-10-12.
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