| Manhattan Jaspers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | c. 1917 Kingston, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | June 7, 1985 Plains Township, Pennsylvania |
| Career history | |
| College | Manhattan College |
| Career highlights and awards | |
NCAA passing leader, 1940 | |
John J. Supulski (1917 - June 7, 1985), sometimes referred to as "John-John",[1][2] was an American football player.
Supulki grew up in Kingston, Pennsylvania, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.[3][1][4]
He played for the Manhattan College football team from 1938 to 1940.[5][6] He led the NCAA in passing yardage in 1940 with 1,190 yards.[7] He signed with the New York Giants of the NFL in July 1941.[8]
Supulski later worked for the Wyoming Seminary. He died in 1985 at age 68.[2]
- ^ a b "Many Local Fans Pay Tribute to Supulski". The Times Leader. November 20, 1940. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "John J. Supulski". Citizens' Voice. June 8, 1985. p. 38 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dukes 'Dig In' For Manhattan's 'Bombing'". The Pittsburgh Press. October 23, 1940. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Supulski of Manhattan To Be Honored by Fans". The Times Leader. November 5, 1940. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Manhattan Tries Attack; Builds Plays Around Supulski and Mazur, Sophomore Backs". The New York Times. November 11, 1938.
- ^ "Manhattan Hopes Rest On Supulski; Passing to Feature Attack Against Holy Cross on Worcester Gridiron". The New York Times. November 23, 1940.
- ^ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, p. 1182.
- ^ "PRO GIANTS SIGN BACK; Supulski, a Former Manhattan Star, Joins New York Eleven". The New York Times. July 23, 1941.