Rupert Colmore, Sr.

Rupert Colmore
Sewanee Tigers
Position Halfback, end
Class 1905
Career history
College Sewanee (19001904)
Personal information
Date of birth (1883-02-03)February 3, 1883
Place of birth Sewanee, Tennessee
Date of death July 9, 1958(1958-07-09) (aged 75)
Place of death Chattanooga, Tennessee
Weight 155 lb (70 kg)
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

  1. "Tau Chapter". Catalogue of Alpha Kappa Kappa: 188.
  2. "Colmore Leads Sewanee Team". Atlanta Constitution. December 5, 1903. p. 15. Retrieved August 11, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "The Best in the South". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 30, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Sewanee to Bring Great Team to Meet Crackers". Atlanta Constitution. November 15, 1902. p. 7. Retrieved August 11, 2015 via Newspapers.com.


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