John P. Tatum (born c. 1935) is a former Canadian football player who won a Grey Cup with the Edmonton Eskimos. He is the father of John P. Tatum II, CEO of Genesco Sports Enterprises.[1] He played college football at the University of Texas.[2][3][4]
| Date of birth | 1934 or 1935 (age 89–90) |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Lubbock, Texas |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | C/LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| US college | Texas |
| High school | Lubbock (TX) |
| NFL draft | 1956 / round: 24 / pick: 286 |
| Drafted by | Washington Redskins |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1959 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ "1956 Grey Cup Trophy Name Plate". Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "John Tatum". justsportsstats.com.
- ^ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19560520&id=zJ9jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w80FAAAAIBAJ&pg=3698,3833550[dead link]
- ^ "Johnny Tatum CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
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