Position Quarterback College Virginia (1902–1905) Name John Pollard | Class Graduate Place of birth Aylett, Virginia | |
Date of birth (1880-11-09)November 9, 1880 Date of death October 2, 1960(1960-10-02) (aged 79) | ||
John Beverly Pollard (November 9, 1880 – October 2, 1960) was a college football player and surgeon in the US Navy Medical Corps.
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Early years
John Beverly Pollard was born November 9, 1880 in Aylett, Virginia to E. S. Pollard, Esq.
University of Virginia
Pollard was an All-Southern quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia, and a member of the Virginia Glee Club. He also played on the baseball teams. At Virginia he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Pollard was known for his speed. He mentored the backup Oscar Randolph. He was once University Demonstrator of Anatomy. After university he became a captain and surgeon in the US Navy Medical Corps.
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