About Marvin Pearce
Lived 1879 – 1942 (aged 63). Marvin Pearce was an American american football player.
Clovis Marvin "Babe" Pearce (August 9, 1879 – October 1, 1942) was an American college football player for both Alabama and Auburn. At Auburn, he played under coach John Heisman. He was the father of James Pearce and Clark Pearce. Marvin's father was the Confederate general James P. Pearce. He enrolled at Alabama in 1895, after traveling to Tuscaloosa from Marion County in a horse-drawn buggy. He then transferred to Auburn for 1896 and 1897. Marvin was the first man to own a gasoline-powered vehicle in Marion County.
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Who was Marvin Pearce?
American college football player (1879–1942)
When was Marvin Pearce born?
Marvin Pearce was born on 9 August 1879 in Marion County.
When did Marvin Pearce die?
Marvin Pearce died on 1 October 1942 in Winfield.
What was Marvin Pearce's occupation?
Marvin Pearce was an american football player.
What nationality was Marvin Pearce?
Marvin Pearce was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marvin Pearce. https://biography.guide/marvin-pearce/
MLA: "Marvin Pearce." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marvin-pearce/.
Chicago: "Marvin Pearce." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marvin-pearce/.
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