Jack Nason facts for kids
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| Position: | Tackle / Wingback | ||
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| Born: | April 8, 1899 Topeka, Kansas |
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| Died: | March 9, 1977 (aged 77) Wichita, Kansas |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
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Edward Earl "Jack" Nason, also known by his Native American name Running Deer, was an American football player. He was born on April 8, 1899, and passed away on March 9, 1977. Jack Nason played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1922 and 1923 seasons. He was a member of a very special team called the Oorang Indians.
Jack Nason's Football Journey
Jack Nason played two seasons in the early days of the National Football League. The NFL is the biggest professional American football league today. Back then, it was just starting to become popular. Nason played as a tackle and a wingback. A tackle is a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring, while a wingback is a player who runs with the ball to gain yards.
Playing for the Oorang Indians
Jack Nason joined a unique team called the Oorang Indians. This team was based in LaRue, Ohio. What made them special was that every player on the team was a Native American. This was very unusual for a professional sports team at the time.
The Legendary Coach: Jim Thorpe
The Oorang Indians were coached by one of the most famous athletes in history, Jim Thorpe. Jim Thorpe was a Native American athlete himself, known for winning Olympic gold medals in track and field and also playing professional football and baseball. Having him as a coach made the Oorang Indians even more famous. The team traveled around the country, often performing Native American dances and shows before their games, which drew big crowds.
Jack Nason's time with the Oorang Indians was a part of this interesting chapter in early NFL history. He helped represent a team that was unique in its makeup and its connection to Native American culture.
