About W. E. Metzger
Lived 1890 – 1951 (aged 61). W. E. Metzger was an American american football player.
William Edgar "Frog" Metzger, Jr. (August 21, 1890 – December 2, 1951) was a college football player.
Vanderbilt Metzger was a prominent guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1908 to 1911. Metzger was Dan McGugin's first great lineman. Metzger was selected for an Associated Press Southeast Area All-Time football team 1869-1919 era. Metzger was chosen for an all-time Vandy team in 1912, as well as an All-time Vandy team published in Vanderbilt's yearbook in 1934. At Vanderbilt he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.
1909 Metzger was injured in the loss to Ohio State in 1909, breaking his leg just above the knee.
1910 The 1910 team which tied defending national champion Yale and allowed just 8 points and scored 165 was led by Metzger, a unanimous All-Southern player and third-team All-American as chosen by Walter Camp. He was the third ever player from the South to get on one of Camp's teams.
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Who was W. E. Metzger?
American gridiron football player (1890-1951)
When was W. E. Metzger born?
W. E. Metzger was born on 21 August 1890 in Nashville.
When did W. E. Metzger die?
W. E. Metzger died on 2 December 1951 in Memphis.
What was W. E. Metzger's occupation?
W. E. Metzger was an american football player.
What nationality was W. E. Metzger?
W. E. Metzger was American.
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