John Torrance 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. Wikipedia
Born: June 20, 1912, Oak Grove, LA
Died: November 10, 1969 (age 57 years), Baton Rouge, LA
Weight: 285 lb (129 kg)
College: LSU
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)