Jack Ernst

American football player (1899–1968)
Jack Ernst
Date of birth(1899-12-04)December 4, 1899
Place of birthLlewellyn, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of deathMarch 9, 1968(1968-03-09) (aged 68)
Place of deathWilliamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Halfback, Quarterback
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
US collegeLafayette
Career history
As player
1925–1928Pottsville Maroons
1928New York Yankees
1929Boston Bulldogs
1930Frankford Yellow Jackets
Career highlights and awards
  • Disputed NFL champion (1925)
Career stats
  • Playing stats at NFL.com

John Oliver Ernst (December 4, 1899 – March 9, 1968) was an American football running back. He played six seasons for the Pottsville Maroons, New York Yankees, Boston Bulldogs, and Frankford Yellow Jackets. In 1925 Jack helped the Maroons win the NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation.

References

  • Jack Ernst's profile at NFL.com
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Pottsville Maroons 1925 NFL champions (disputed)


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