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Finn, J. R. (John Richard), 1891-1936

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: May 26, 1891 - March 15, 1936

Biographical Information

J. R. Finn was an all-star varsity athlete at Purdue University, excelling in baseball, football, and track; he was Purdue's quarterback from 1913 to 1915. Finn graduated in 1916 with a B.S. in Agriculture and served in World War I as a first lieutenant in the Gas Defense Service of the U.S. Army's medical department.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Collection of J. R. Finn football plays and strategies

 Unprocessed Material — Box Communal Accessions 73
Identifier: 2025-091