Minds, "Jack" (John H.)
Football
b. 1871, Clearfield County, PA
d. Dec. 31, 1963
Probably the first player ever to score on a place kick, Minds was a four-year starter at the University of Pennsylvania, from 1894 through 1897. The school won 55 of 56 games during that period.
Named an All-American halfback in 1897, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound Minds also played guard, tackle, end, and fullback at various times. He captained the 1897 team to a 15-0-0 record.