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Eugene Mercer

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American long jumper, decathlete and baseball player (1888-1957)

United StatesAthletesLived 1888 to 1957 · aged 68
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Eugene Leroy Mercer was a respected surgeon but was best known for his college football career while attending the University of Pennsylvania. In 1910, he led Penn to the eastern championship and served as the Quakers' captain for the next two seasons.

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Eugene Leroy Mercer was a respected surgeon but was best known for his college football career while attending the University of Pennsylvania. In 1910, he led Penn to the eastern championship and served as the Quakers' captain for the next two seasons. During his time at Penn, Mercer helped the Quakers to a 23-10 football record and received All-American honors in 1910, 1911 and 1912.

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United States
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Athlete
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deceased
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Lived 1888 to 1957 · aged 68
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