John Turley

John Turley
Turley, circa 1934
No. 24
PositionsBlocking back, safety
Personal information
Born(1912-11-20)November 20, 1912
Delaware, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 1977(1977-07-21) (aged 64)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolDelaware
CollegeOhio Wesleyan
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Oscar Turley (November 20, 1912 – July 21, 1977) was an American professional football player for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops.

Early life

John Oscar Turley was born on November 20, 1912, in Delaware, Ohio.[1] He was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball at Delaware High School.[1][2] He graduated in 1931.[2]

College career

Turley enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University to play college football for the Battling Bishops. He played quarterback on the varsity team from 1932 to 1934.[1][3] A November 1934 article in The Cincinnati Enquirer claimed that Turley broke the national field goal record and was one of the top scorers in the country that season.[4] He was adept at kicking, rushing, and passing.[4] Turley also played college baseball and college basketball for the Battling Bishops.[5][6] He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in June 1935.[7]

Professional career

On June 8, 1935, Turley signed with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[5] By September 11, 1935, he had joined the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1935 season.[8] He played in ten games, starting nine, for the Pirates in 1935 as a blocking back on offense and a safety on defense, completing 12 of 27 passes (44.4%) for 144 yards, one touchdown, and six interceptions.[9][1] Turley started the first four games of the 1936 season and did not record any statistics before being released on October 7, 1936.[9][10]

Personal life

On December 19, 1935, Turley married Opal E. Hart.[7] He retired from Frigidaire in 1970 due to a heart ailment.[2] He died on July 21, 1977, in Dayton, Ohio.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "John Turley". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ace athlete John Turley dies at Dayton". The Delaware Gazette. July 22, 1977. p. 2. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bishop Backs". The Galion Inquirer. September 27, 1934. p. 6. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Bearcat Gridders Must Stop John Turley If They Hope To Beat Bishops Saturday". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 12, 1934. p. 16. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Turley Joins Bears". Telegraph-Forum. June 8, 1935. p. 8. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "John Turley Dons Basketball Togs". The News-Messenger. International News Service. February 8, 1935. p. 8. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "John Turley, Star Of Gridiron, Weds". The Marion Star. December 19, 1935. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Football Briefs". Times Leader. September 11, 1935. p. 12. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  9. 1 2 "John Turley". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Pirates Release Turley". The Akron Beacon Journal. Associated Press. October 8, 1936. p. 31. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
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