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| Profile | |
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| Positions | Tackle, End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 28, 1905 Blue Creek, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1977 (aged 71) Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Vanderbilt (1927–1929) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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William Richard "Ab" Abernathy (November 28, 1905 – April 24, 1977) was an American college football player. Abernathy was from Blue Creek, near Pulaski, Tennessee.[1]
Vanderbilt University
[edit]He was a prominent tackle and end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1927 to 1929.
1928
[edit]In 1928, Abernathy began the season with two touchdown catches against Chattanooga in a 20–0 win.[2] He also caught a 38–yard touchdown pass that helped Vanderbilt defeat Colgate 12–7.[3][4] 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.[2][3] At year's end he was selected All-American.[5]
Chautauqua
[edit]Abernathy advertised Redpath Chautauqua.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Know the Commodores". The Tennessean. November 14, 1929 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Christopher J. Walsh (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. Taylor Trade. p. 123. ISBN 9781461734772.
- 1 2 "Dick Abernathy". Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
- ↑ "Ten Schools Picked On All-American Team By Popular Vote". The Davenport Democrat And Leader. December 9, 1928.
- ↑ "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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