Jack Egan
Jack Egan is a name shared by several notable athletes, including an American boxer, Irish hurlers, and association football players.
- Lived
- 1945–
- Language
- English
The name Jack Egan is shared by several notable athletes active from the late nineteenth century through the modern era. Among these figures is the American boxer Jack Egan, who lived from 1878 to 1950. The name is also associated with Irish hurling, represented by Cork hurler Jack Egan (1904–1984) and Kilkenny hurler Jack Egan (1921–1994).\n\nIn addition to boxing and hurling, several footballers bear the name, including Australian rules footballer Johnny Egan (born 1898) and English footballer Jack Egan (born 1998). Other American athletes of this name include the basketball guard John Egan and the discus thrower Jack Egan, who competed as an All-American for the USC Trojans track and field team in 1958.