Jack Torrance (athlete)
Torrance in 1933 | |
| No. 34 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 20, 1912 Oak Grove, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 1969 (aged 57) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Oak Grove (LA) |
| College | LSU |
| 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.