About Amos Kent
Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 84). Amos Kent was an American american football player.
Amos Kent (January 3, 1902 – August 25, 1986) was a college football player and lumber salesman.
Early life Amos Kent was born on January 3, 1902, in Kentwood, Louisiana, to Walter Campbell Kent and Katherine Esther Varnado. His great-grandfather and namesake Amos Kent founded the town of Kentwood in 1850. The older Amos came originally from Chester, New Hampshire.
Sewanee Amos Kent was a prominent center and guard for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee:The University of the South. At Sewanee Kent was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
1925 He was selected All-Southern.
Lumber He was once the president of the Amos Kent Lumber Company.
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Who was Amos Kent?
American football player (1902-1986)
When was Amos Kent born?
Amos Kent was born on 3 January 1902 in Kentwood.
When did Amos Kent die?
Amos Kent died on 25 August 1986 in Richardson.
What was Amos Kent's occupation?
Amos Kent was an american football player.
What nationality was Amos Kent?
Amos Kent was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amos Kent. https://biography.guide/amos-kent/
MLA: "Amos Kent." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amos-kent/.
Chicago: "Amos Kent." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/amos-kent/.
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