Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame
John D. Filer
- Induction:
- 1986
- Class:
- 1937
Sports: Football, Basketball
Jack Filer played three years of varsity football and basketball, co-captained the 1936 football team with Hall of Famer Stu Smith and, as a sophomore, was the starting right end on the team that played in the inaugural Orange Bowl game on January 1, 1935 (a 26-0 win over Miami). Filer was selected to the College All-Star team that played against the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, and from 1937 until his retirement in 1967 was employed by the U.S. Steel Corporation. Filer came to Bucknell from Woodbury, N.J., and the Peddie School.
(Bucknell Hall of Fame Class of 1986)
Jack Filer played three years of varsity football and basketball, co-captained the 1936 football team with Hall of Famer Stu Smith and, as a sophomore, was the starting right end on the team that played in the inaugural Orange Bowl game on January 1, 1935 (a 26-0 win over Miami). Filer was selected to the College All-Star team that played against the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, and from 1937 until his retirement in 1967 was employed by the U.S. Steel Corporation. Filer came to Bucknell from Woodbury, N.J., and the Peddie School.
(Bucknell Hall of Fame Class of 1986)
In The Herd: Harvard Invitational Preview And Anna Plante Feature
Tuesday, January 20
Bucknell Swimming and Diving Vs. La Salle (1/17/26)
Sunday, January 18
Bucknell Women's Basketball Post Game Interview: Jan. 17 vs. Colgate
Saturday, January 17
In The Herd: Spring Season Preview And Amar Tahirovic Feature
Thursday, January 15
