Walter B. Rountree | |
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Born | |
Died | April, 1980 |
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 | |
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 | |
Died | April, 1980 |
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 | |
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]