Rupert Colmore
Rupert McPherson Colmore Jr. (November 2, 1914 – December 1972) was a college football player. A prominent tackle, he is the only All-Southeastern Conference selection in the history of the Sewanee Tigers football program.[1] Philadelphia coach Bert Bell selected Colmore for All-American.[2][3] His father Rupert Colmore, Sr. also played for Sewanee. Colmore turned down the chance to play professional football for Philadelphia and entered business.[4]
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| Sewanee Tigers – No. 40 | |
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| Position | Tackle |
| Class | 1937 |
| Career history | |
| College | Sewanee (1934–1936) |
| High school | Baylor |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 2, 1914 Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Died: | (aged 58) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early years
Colmore attended the Baylor School in his native Chattanooga. He is a member of its sports hall of fame.[4]
Sewanee
Colmore also ran track and played basketball.[5] He was inducted into the Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004.[6]
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References
- "Associated Press Names All-Southeastern Eleven". St. Petersburg Times. December 1, 1936.
- "Colmore Honored". Sewanee Alumni News. 3: 3.
- https://dspace.sewanee.edu/bitstream/handle/11005/2554/sewaneealumninewsv3193637.pdf?sequence=1
- "Rupert Colmore, Jr. '33".
- "Colmore Seeks Ninth Monogram". Tuscaloosa News. December 29, 1936.
- "Rupert Comore Jr. (sic)".
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