Wyllys Terry
Wyllys Terry (c. 1864–April 21, 1949) was an American football player and businessman.
| Yale Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| Position | Rusher |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | c. 1864 |
| Died: | April 21, 1949 (age 84) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Terry was a back on the undefeated 1882, 1883, and 1884 Yale Bulldogs football teams that have been recognized for winning three consecutive national championships. In 1884, he set a college football record with a 115-yard run against Wesleyan. He also had an 85-yard touchdown run against Harvard in 1883. He was also a college boxing champion and served as captain of the Yale baseball team.[1]
Terry later became an insurance broker.[1]
References
- "Old Yale Blue Terry, 84, Who Once Ran 115 Yards Against Wesleyan, Succumbs". Hartford Courant. April 23, 1949. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
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