Rupert Colmore, Sr.
| Sewanee Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback, end |
| Class | 1905 |
| Career history | |
| College | Sewanee (1900–1904) |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | February 3, 1883 |
| Place of birth | Sewanee, Tennessee |
| Date of death | July 9, 1958 (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
- ↑ "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.
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