About Clyde Roberts
Lived 1909 – 2004 (aged 95). Clyde Roberts was an American american football player.
William Clyde "Dixie" Roberts (July 20, 1909 – August 17, 2004) was a college football player. He retired as district manager of the Chattanooga office of Life & Casualty Insurance Company. He grew up in McMinnville, Tennessee. Roberts' father owned the Dixie Hardwood Company. In his senior year at McMinnville, Roberts led the "Big Blue" to a 10–0 record and a state title. Colleges flocked to recruit Roberts, but it came down to Tennessee and Vanderbilt. His 1929 freshman team went undefeated.
1932 Roberts was selected All-Southern in 1932. Roberts made a flying leap just as he was pushed out of bounds against Georgia Tech. He knocked out a Tech player sitting on the bench.
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Who was Clyde Roberts?
American-football player (1909-2004)
When was Clyde Roberts born?
Clyde Roberts was born on 20 July 1909.
When did Clyde Roberts die?
Clyde Roberts died on 17 August 2004 in Nashville.
What was Clyde Roberts's occupation?
Clyde Roberts was an american football player.
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Clyde Roberts was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clyde Roberts. https://biography.guide/clyde-roberts/
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