John Schommer
Hall of fame inductee
1884 – 1960
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Who was John Schommer?
John J. Schommer was an outstanding American multi-sport athlete in the 1900s. The Chicago, Illinois native was the first athlete in University of Chicago history to win 12 letters in American football, basketball, baseball and track. Schommer was a four-time All-American in basketball and led the Maroons to three straight Big Ten championships. He was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959.
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- Born
- Jan 29, 1884
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 11, 1960
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on July 23, 2013
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