Jack Torrance (athlete)

Jack Torrance
Torrance in 1933
No. 34
PositionTackle
Personal information
Born(1912-06-20)June 20, 1912
Oak Grove, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 1969(1969-11-10) (aged 57)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High schoolOak Grove (LA)
CollegeLSU
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Torrance (June 20, 1912 – November 10, 1969) was an American shot putter and American football player. Torrance broke the shot put world record several times in 1934, his eventual best mark of 17.40 m remaining unbeaten until 1948. At the 1936 Summer Olympics he placed fifth.