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John Tripson

John Tripson

American football player (1919–1997)

John Robert Tripson (September 17, 1919 – July 6, 1997) was a professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played one season for the Detroit Lions, who drafted him in the sixth round of the 1941 NFL Draft.[1]

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He received the Navy Cross for gallantry in the invasion of North Africa in World War II, along with fellow former NFL player Robert Halperin.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. [2]
    Sanders, C.; Paladino, L. (2005). Charlie Sanders's Tales from the Detroit Lions. Sports Pub. p. 99. ISBN 9781582619101. Retrieved 2015-03-22.


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