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American-football player
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Male
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Birth:
11 June 1910(Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, USA)
Death:
9 February 1983(Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, USA)
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Education:
Albany High School
The details
Biography
Introduction
John Joseph "Jodie" Whire (June 11, 1910 – February 9, 1983) was an American football fullback who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He first enrolled at the University of Georgia before transferring to Jefferson University. He attended Albany High School in Albany, Georgia.
College career
Whire first played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia. Whire transferred to play for the Jefferson Rangers of Jefferson University, which was in Texas.
Professional career
Hire played in two games, starting one, for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933.