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| Born: | September 25, 1884 |
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| Died: | November 8, 1971 (aged 87) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | Guard |
| College | Wisconsin |
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John Messmer (September 25, 1884 – November 8, 1971) was an American football player and discus thrower for the University of Wisconsin. He was selected as a second-team All-American by Walter Camp in 1908. In 1959, Messmer was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.