Dick Abernathy

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Dick Abernathy
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Position End
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Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
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College Vanderbilt (1927–1929)
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Richard Abernathy was an American college football player who was from Giles County, Tennessee.

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Vanderbilt University

Abernathy was a prominent end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1927 to 1929.

1928

In 1928, Abernathy began the season with two touchdown catches against Chattanooga in a 20–0 win. [1] He also caught a 38–yard touchdown pass that helped Vanderbilt defeat Colgate 12–7. [2] [3] In Dallas, Abernathy blocked a punt that was recovered in the end zone. The resulting touchdown gave the Commodores' a 13–12 win over Texas. [1] [2] At year's end he was selected All-American. [4]

Chautauqua

Abernathy advertised Redpath Chautauqua. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Christopher J. Walsh (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. Taylor Trade. p. 123. ISBN   9781461734772.
  2. 1 2 "Dick Abernathy". Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
  4. ↑ "Ten Schools Picked On All-American Team By Popular Vote". The Davenport Democrat And Leader. December 9, 1928.
  5. ↑ "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg


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