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Lee Tolley

1892 – 1972

American official and gridiron football player

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Lived 1892 – 1972 (aged 80). Lee Tolley was an American american football official and american football player.

Robert Lee Tolley (September 28, 1892 – November 1, 1972) was a college football player and Southeastern Conference official.

1914 In 1914, a year in which he was captain, he led the Sewanee eleven to the first defeat of rival Vanderbilt since 1909. Tolley was awarded a gold football charm to commemorate the 14 to 13 victory. One account reads "For brilliance and beauty of execution, (Tolley's play) has had few equals, if any, in the South, and the Tiger leader retires from the game as the premier quarterback in the S.I.A.A., beyond a doubt." His performance included a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown.

First World War Tolley served in the First World War.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
American football official, American football player
Nationality
Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Also known as
Robert Lee Tolley

People in Lee Tolley's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lee Tolley?

American official and gridiron football player (1892-1972)

When was Lee Tolley born?

Lee Tolley was born on 28 September 1892 in Fayetteville.

When did Lee Tolley die?

Lee Tolley died on 1 November 1972 in Chattanooga.

What was Lee Tolley's occupation?

Lee Tolley was an american football official and american football player.

What nationality was Lee Tolley?

Lee Tolley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Tolley

· Wikidata: Q18217511

· DBpedia: Lee Tolley

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