Bradley Streit
John Bradley "Bill" Streit | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1978 (aged 85) |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, businessman |
| Years active | 1909–1915 (college football) |
| Known for | College football at Auburn University and Princeton University |
John Bradley "Bill" Streit (December 18, 1892 – June 30, 1978) was an American athlete known for his college football career.
Early life
Originating from Birmingham, Alabama, Streit was raised in a sizable family of nine children and was the son of a well-known builder.
Auburn
At Auburn University, Streit distinguished himself not only in football but also in basketball, baseball, and track and field. Between 1909 and 1910, he played as a prominent fullback for the Auburn Tigers football squad.
1910 season
During the 1910 season, Streit led his team in touchdown scoring and earned unanimous selection to the All-Southern team. Although both he and teammate Kirk Newell faced injuries early that year, Streit still managed to score two touchdowns in a commanding 26–0 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs. He subsequently contributed to coaching efforts for Auburn's 1911 team.
Princeton
Streit later enrolled at Princeton University, where he competed with the Princeton Tigers football team from 1913 through 1915.
1913 season
In a notable 1913 matchup against Fordham, Streit scored four touchdowns and successfully kicked four extra points, helping secure a decisive 69–0 win. His individual total of 28 points set a school record that remained unbroken until 1967.
Post-collegiate life and passing
Following his athletic career, Streit worked as a salesman for Studebaker and was employed by W. E. Hutton & Co., a brokerage firm located on Wall Street. In 1934, he relocated to Canada, obtained Canadian citizenship, and served as president of J. Bradley Streit Corp., an oil and gas exploration enterprise headquartered in Toronto. Additionally, he was instrumental in founding Yellowknife Bear Mines Ltd. Streit passed away on June 30, 1978, at his residence in North York.