John Alexander American football player

John Alexander (July 4, 1896 – August 5, 1986) was a professional football player with the Massillon Tigers of the "Ohio League" and the independent Gilberton Cadamounts, Coaldale Big Green, Melrose Athletic Club and Millville Big Blue. He also played in the National Football League for the Milwaukee Badgers and New York Giants. He is best known for becoming the first person to have played outside linebacker.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 04, 1896
Birth place
New York City , United States , New York
Date of deathAugust 05, 1986

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American football player

college
Rutgers University
position
Linebacker
Tackle (American and Canadian football)

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