Dick_Abernathy

Dick Abernathy

Dick Abernathy

American football player

Richard Abernathy was an American college football player.

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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]
    Christopher J. Walsh (18 July 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. p. 123. ISBN 9781461734772.
  2. [2]
    "Dick Abernathy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2014-11-13.
  3. [3]
    "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
  4. [4]
    "Ten Schools Picked On All-American Team By Popular Vote". The Davenport Democrat And Leader. 1928-12-09.
  5. [5]
    "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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