About Travis Tidwell
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 75). Travis Tidwell was an American american football player.
Travis Vaughn Tidwell (February 5, 1929 – July 1, 2004) was an American football player and coach. Tidwell played high school football for Woodlawn High School. He played college football at Auburn University and then in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants. He was MVP of the 1950 Senior Bowl. Tidwell led Auburn in defeating Alabama in 1949. Zipp Newman wrote "There has never been a sweeter Auburn victory in all the 58 years of football on the Plains than the Tigers 14–13 win over Alabama." Tidwell stood tall and weighed .
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Who was Travis Tidwell?
American football player and coach (1929-2004)
When was Travis Tidwell born?
Travis Tidwell was born on 5 February 1929 in Florence.
When did Travis Tidwell die?
Travis Tidwell died on 1 July 2004 in Trussville.
What was Travis Tidwell's occupation?
Travis Tidwell was an american football player.
What nationality was Travis Tidwell?
Travis Tidwell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Travis Tidwell. https://biography.guide/travis-tidwell/
MLA: "Travis Tidwell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/travis-tidwell/.
Chicago: "Travis Tidwell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/travis-tidwell/.
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