Walter Boyce "Red" Rountree (May 31, 1903 – April, 1980)[1][2] was a physician in Birmingham, Alabama.[3] Rountree played college football and was a prominent halfback for coach Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores football team from 1920 to 1923.[4] In 1922, Rountree played quarterback in the game against Mercer and was the star.[5][6] In 1923, Rountree ran for a 63-yard touchdown in the 51–7 victory over the rival Tennessee Volunteers.[7]
Walter B. Rountree | |
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| Born | May 31, 1903 |
| Died | April 1980 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| College football career | |
| Vanderbilt Commodores – No. 17; 8 | |
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Vanderbilt (1920–1923) |
| High school | Morgan County |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ "Birmingham Public Library - Local Databases". bpldb.bplonline.org. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL7B-96Y : accessed 11 February 2016), Walter Rountree, Apr 1980; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing). No image available United States Social Security Death Index
- ^ "Rare Malady Hits Children In Magic City". The Anniston Star. October 27, 1948. p. 3. Retrieved February 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Many Grid Stars Will Be Missing". The Atlanta Constitution. September 10, 1922.
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"With Majority Of Regulars On Side Lines, Vandy Wins Easily From Crippled Baptists, 25-0." Augusta Chronicle 29 Oct. 1922: 2.
- ^ "M-"Dengues" Hold Big Vandy To 25-0". The Mercer Cluster. November 3, 1922.
- ^ "Vandy Defeats Tennessee 51-7". The Bee (Danville, Virginia). November 12, 1923.
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