Year Inducted: 2008
Described by his high school football coach as the toughest player he ever coached, John graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1962. He also excelled in basketball and baseball. As captain of the 1961 football team, he was known for being competitive to the point of being reckless and for showing outstanding leadership. In baseball, he was acknowledged as a standout defensive catcher. Following graduation, John enlisted in the United States Marines and was mortally wounded in Vietnam July 22, 1966.