John Cardwell
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| Born: | June 6, 1896 Waverly, Tioga County, New York, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | October 19, 1979 (aged 83) Kokomo, Indiana, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Waverly | ||||
| College: | None | ||||
| Position: | Halfback, Quarterback, Placekicker, Punter | ||||
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John Wyatt "Cap" Cardwell (June 6, 1896 – October 19, 1979[a]) was an American football player who played one season with the St. Louis All-Stars of the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Kokomo American Legion football team as well as coached their 1940s baseball team.
Early life and education[edit]
John Cardwell was born on June 6, 1896, in Waverly, Tioga County, New York. He played high school football there before going to the United States Army during World War I in France. While at the high school he played quarterback and halfback, leading his team to the 1913 State Championship.[1] He did not attend college.
Football career[edit]
Before playing professionally, he was a popular player for the Kokomo American Legion football team as team captain.[1] They won the State Championship in 1921. After a few seasons with the American Legion team, he went to the professional St. Louis All-Stars of the National Football League. He played two games there,[2][3] starting one,[4] before a shoulder injury forced him to miss the season.[1] He played multiple positions with the All-Stars, they included: quarterback, halfback, placekicker, and punter. The next year, the All-Stars folded from the league, ending Cardwell's professional career.
Later life and death[edit]
Cardwell got a job at the Stone Webster Company in 1920.[1] He later worked for the Public Service of Indiana. During the early 1940s, Cardwell was the chief clerk of Howard County War Price and Rating Board.[1] He held the position until 1944 when he became the district mileage representative of the Indiana Office of Price Administration.[1] He was defeated in the 1945 primary election while running for sheriff as a republican.[1] Cardwell was then employed at Sears Roebuck and Company for 18 years as a division manager.[1] He retired in 1961 to travel Europe, Asia, and the United States.[1]
Two years after his professional career ended, he married Mildred Tiplady (Cardwell).[1] They had two sons, Richard and John.[1]
Cardwell died on October 19, 1979, at the St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana. He was 83 and died of an apparent heart attack.
Notes[edit]
- ^ His Indiana Death Certificate says he died on October 20
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "John Cardwell, former pro ballplayer, dead". The Kokomo Tribune. October 21, 1979 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John Cardwell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "John Cardwell football Statistics on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "John Cardwell Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
External links[edit]
- Andrich, Irving (October 27, 1979). "A friend writes of affection for John Cardwell". The Kokomo Tribune – via Newspapers.com.