About Rip Major
Lived 1889 – 1934 (aged 44). Rip Major was an American american football player.
John Perry "Rip" Major (December 26, 1889 – January 21, 1934) was an American football player, coach of football, basketball, and baseball, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at Wofford College in 1919 and again from 1922 to 1926, compiling a record of 19–34–1.
Auburn Major was a prominent running back for Mike Donahue's Auburn Tigers of Auburn University.
1912 Major was captain of the team in 1912. He was selected All-Southern.
Wofford Major coached the Wofford Terriers football teams of Wofford College in 1919 and from 1922 to 1926.
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Who was Rip Major?
American gridiron football player
When was Rip Major born?
Rip Major was born on 26 December 1889 in Auburn.
When did Rip Major die?
Rip Major died on 21 January 1934 in Albany, Georgia.
What was Rip Major's occupation?
Rip Major was an american football player.
What nationality was Rip Major?
Rip Major was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rip Major. https://biography.guide/rip-major/
MLA: "Rip Major." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rip-major/.
Chicago: "Rip Major." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rip-major/.
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