About Fletcher Skidmore
Lived 1898 – 1965 (aged 67). Fletcher Skidmore was an american football player.
Fletcher Lee Skidmore (May 12, 1898 – September 10, 1965) was a college football player.
Early life Skidmore was born May 12, 1898, in Decatur, Alabama, to James Sells and Bertha Weeber Skidmore.
Sewanee Skidmore was a prominent tackle for the Sewanee Tigers football team of Sewanee: The University of the South. He was also a member of the track team. At one time he held the record for the 16 pound shot put. Skidmore also competed for the Sewanee Tigers track and field team as a hammer thrower. While at Sewanee and for some years after, he lived in Winchester, Tennessee.
1921 In the 17–0 victory over Alabama, Skidmore gave the Tigers an early 3–0 lead with his 40-yard field goal in the first quarter. He was selected All-Southern.
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Who was Fletcher Skidmore?
American-football player (1898-1965)
When was Fletcher Skidmore born?
Fletcher Skidmore was born on 12 May 1898 in Decatur.
When did Fletcher Skidmore die?
Fletcher Skidmore died on 10 September 1965 in Hurricane.
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Fletcher Skidmore was an american football player.
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