Rupert Colmore Sr.
Appearance
Sewanee Tigers | |
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Position | Halfback, end |
Class | 1905 |
Personal information | |
Born: | Sewanee, Tennessee | February 3, 1883
Died: | July 9, 1958 Chattanooga, Tennessee | (aged 75)
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
Career history | |
College | Sewanee (1900–1904) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Rupert McPherson Colmore, Sr. (February 3, 1883 – July 9, 1958)[1] was a college football player. He was a prominent halfback and end for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South. He was captain of the 1904 team.[2] Colmore was selected All-Southern by Nash Buckingham in 1903.[3] Colmore was shifted from end to halfback in 1902, garnering praise for his play at both positions.[4] Many of his brothers and also his son, Rupert Colmore, Jr., played for Sewanee. His son is the only All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) player the school ever had.
References
- ^ "Tau Chapter". Catalogue of Alpha Kappa Kappa: 188.
- ^ "Colmore Leads Sewanee Team". Atlanta Constitution. December 5, 1903. p. 15. Retrieved August 11, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Best in the South". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 30, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sewanee to Bring Great Team to Meet Crackers". Atlanta Constitution. November 15, 1902. p. 7. Retrieved August 11, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.