John Demmy
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | March 5, 1904 Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Died: | March 1, 1970 (aged 65) Bay Head, New Jersey |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bayonne (NJ) |
| Position: | Tackle |
| Career history | |
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John Demmy (March 5, 1904 – March 1970), born Demyanovich,[1] was an American football player.
Demmy was born in 1904 in Bayonne, New Jersey.[1] He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a tackle for the Staten Island Stapletons during the 1930 and 1931 seasons. He appeared in nine NFL games, three as a starter.[1][2][3][4] He also played for the Paterson Night Hawks of the Eastern Football League in 1932.[1]
Demmy's younger brother, Joe Demyanovich, played college football for Alabama from 1931 to 1934.[5] Another brother, George Demmy, also played football.[3]
Demmy died in 1970 in either Point Pleasant Beach or Bay Head, New Jersey (sources differ).[2][6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "John Demmy". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "John Demmy". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Three Demmy Brothers Basking in Spotlight (part 1)". The Bayonne Times. October 8, 1930. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Three Demmy Brothers Basking in Spotlight (part 2)". The Bayonne Times. October 8, 1930. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Joe Demyanovich". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Demmy". The Bayonne Times. March 30, 1970. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
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