John Thurman (American football)

John C. Thurman
Thurman, circa 1922
No. 12[1]
PositionTackle
Personal information
Born(1900-02-09)February 9, 1900
Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1976(1976-03-05) (aged 76)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
CollegePenn
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Cochran Thurman (February 9, 1900 – March 5, 1976) was an American professional football player who was a tackle for the Los Angeles Buccaneers during their only season in the National Football League (NFL), in 1926.[2] He grew up in Pasadena, California, before attending the University of Pennsylvania. Playing college football for the Penn Quakers, Thurman received All-American honors in 1922.

References

  1. ^ "Ongoing Research Project: Los Angeles Buccaneers". Rutgers University. Archived from the original on January 29, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "NFL History - Team Rosters - 1926 Los Angeles Buccaneers". Football.about.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2010.