Position End Class Graduate | Name Walter Simmons | |
Date of birth (1879-07-26)July 26, 1879 Place of birth |
Walter Hineman Simmons, Sr. (July 26, 1879 – ?) was a college football player and surgeon.
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Early years
Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July, 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.
Vanderbilt University
Simmons completed a literary course at Vanderbilt University as a member of the class of 1901, then pursued a medical degree as the class of 1903.
Football
He was a prominent end for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team.
1899
Simmons was captain of the 1899 team, selected All-Southern by Sewanee coach Billy Suter.
1900–01
He was also a member of the 1900–01 basketball team, the school's first official squad.
Surgeon
After college, he moved to Arkansas and practiced there in various cities.
References
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