Gene Davidson

Gene "Sodie" Davidson (February 19, 1896 – September 12, 1960)[1] was an American football and baseball player for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas. He was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1968.[2] Davidson was named "Arkansas' Greatest Athlete" in 1919.[3]

Gene Davidson
Arkansas Razorbacks
PositionQuarterback/Outfielder (baseball)
ClassGraduate
Career history
CollegeArkansas (19151919)
High schoolFort Smith
Personal information
Born:(1896-02-19)February 19, 1896
Hon Township, Scott County, Arkansas
Died:September 12, 1960(1960-09-12) (aged 64)
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Career highlights and awards
  • All-Southern (1917)
  • All-Southwest (1916, 1919)
  • Arkansas' Greatest Athlete (1919)
  • Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

Early years

Gene Davidson was born on February 19, 1896 in Hon Township of Scott County, Arkansas to Joe Davidson and Susan Ivey.[3]

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