John Tavener (American football)

John Tavener
PositionOffensive center, defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:January 10, 1921 (1921-01-10)
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
Died:September 19, 1993 (1993-09-20) (aged 72)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career history
CollegeIndiana (1941–1944)
Bowl games
High schoolGranville (Ohio)
Career highlights and awards
College Football Hall of Fame (1990)

John Harold Tavener (January 10, 1921 – September 19, 1993) was an American gridiron football player, best known for his collegiate career with the Indiana Hoosiers. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in December 1990.[1]

  1. ^ "Two from state join Hall". Indianapolis News. December 5, 1990. p. D6. Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via newspapers.com.