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Sid Tinsley

1920 – 2006

American football player

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About Sid Tinsley

Lived 1920 – 2006 (aged 86). Sid Tinsley was an American american football player.

Sidney Wallace Tinsley (January 14, 1920 – June 3, 2006) was an American professional football punter in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Clemson, Tinsley played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1945.

College career Tinsley played college football for the Clemson Tigers program. While at Clemson, Tinsley was a running back.

Tinsley's college career was interrupted by World War II, as he was drafted into the Army. After returning to Clemson in 1944, Tinsley found out that his roommate and Tigers teammate Claude Rothell was killed during the Normandy landings.

NFL career After college, Tinsley played in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers during their 1945 season. Although he was a running back at Clemson, the Steelers primarily used Tinsley as punter. Tinsley did rush the ball 5 times for 3 yards. Tinsley also recorded an interception and recovered a fumble. However, Tinsley's greatest accomplishment came through his punting, as he led the league in punts (57) and punting yards (2,308) in 1945. An injury ahead of the 1946 season ended his football career.

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Education
Clemson University
Also known as
Sidney Wallace Tinsley

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sid Tinsley?

American football player (1920-2006)

When was Sid Tinsley born?

Sid Tinsley was born on 14 January 1920 in Spartanburg.

When did Sid Tinsley die?

Sid Tinsley died on 3 June 2006 in United States.

What was Sid Tinsley's occupation?

Sid Tinsley was an american football player.

What nationality was Sid Tinsley?

Sid Tinsley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sid Tinsley

· Wikidata: Q28115566

· DBpedia: Sid Tinsley

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