Position Halfback, end College Sewanee (1900–1904) Name Rupert Sr. | Class 1905 Place of birth Sewanee, Tennessee | |
Date of birth (1883-02-03)February 3, 1883 Date of death July 9, 1958(1958-07-09) (aged 75) | ||
Rupert McPherson Colmore, Sr. (February 3, 1883 – July 9, 1958) was a college football player. He was a prominent halfback and end for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South. He was captain of the 1904 team. Colmore was selected All-Southern by Nash Buckingham in 1903. Colmore was shifted from end to halfback in 1902, garnering praise for his play at both positions. Many of his brothers and also his son, Rupert Colmore, Jr., played for Sewanee. His son is the only All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) player the school ever had.
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