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John Tatum (Canadian football)

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John Tatum
Date of birth1934 or 1935 (age 89–90)
Place of birthLubbock, Texas
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)C/LB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
US collegeTexas
High schoolLubbock (TX)
NFL draft1956 / round: 24 / pick: 286
Drafted byWashington Redskins
Career history
As player
1956Edmonton Eskimos
1959Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

John P. Tatum (born c. 1935) is a former Canadian football player who won a Grey Cup with the Edmonton Eskimos. He is the father of John P. Tatum II, CEO of Genesco Sports Enterprises.[1] He played college football at the University of Texas.[2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "1956 Grey Cup Trophy Name Plate". Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "John Tatum". justsportsstats.com.
  3. ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19560520&id=zJ9jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w80FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3698,3833550[dead link]
  4. ^ "Johnny Tatum CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.