John Edgerton
John Edgerton | |
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John Edgerton, from a 1923 publication | |
| Born | John Emmett Edgerton October 2, 1879 |
| Died | August 4, 1938 (aged 58) |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| College football career | |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | |
| Position | Fullback/Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Cumberland (1896) Vanderbilt (1899–1903) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Emmett Edgerton (October 2, 1879 – August 4, 1938) was an industrialist who gained prominence as the president of the National Association of Manufacturers from 1921 to 1931. Edgerton was also an All-Southern college football fullback for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University.