Jack Torrance (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Torrance (athlete)

American shot putter and football player

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1912

Place of Birth: Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1969

Profession: athletics competitor, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Torrance (June 20, 1912 – November 10, 1969) was an American shot putter and American football player.
Torrance broke the shot put world record several times in 1934, his eventual best mark of 17.40 m remaining unbeaten until 1948.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics he placed fifth.