Jack Read - Career Overview

Name: Jack Read

Date of Birth: February 20, 1898

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Career History

• Team: Akron Pros
• Years Active: 1921

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Played as a defensive lineman during the early years of professional football.
• Part of the Akron Pros, a team that was one of the founding members of the American Professional Football Association, which later became the NFL.
• Contributed to the team during its inaugural season in 1921.

Legacy

Although Jack Read may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, he was part of a pivotal moment in football history, helping to shape the early days of the NFL. His contributions to the Akron Pros are remembered as part of the team's storied legacy.