Josiah McCracken

Josiah McCracken
Biographical details
Born(1874-03-30)March 30, 1874
Lincoln County, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1962(1962-02-15) (aged 87)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1897–1900Penn
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1903Cooper
Head coaching record
Overall2–5
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1900 Paris Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1900 Paris Hammer throw

Josiah Calvin McCracken (March 30, 1874 – February 15, 1962)[1] was an American football player and track and field athlete.[2]

  1. ^ "Former Penn Gridder Dies". Evening Standard. February 16, 1962.
  2. ^ "Josiah McCracken". Olympedia. Retrieved December 24, 2020.