About W. T. McLain
Lived 1885 – 1938 (aged 53). W. T. McLain was an American lawyer and american football player.
William Tyler "Fatty" McLain (June 4, 1885 – July 4, 1938) was an American college football player, lawyer, and politician. McLain was once Attorney-General of Tennessee's Fifteenth District, Shelby County.
Vanderbilt McLain was an All-Southern college football guard for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores. He was captain-elect for 1909. At Vanderbilt, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order.
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Who was W. T. McLain?
American football player (1885-1938)
When was W. T. McLain born?
W. T. McLain was born on 4 June 1885 in Arkansas.
When did W. T. McLain die?
W. T. McLain died on 4 July 1938 in Memphis.
What was W. T. McLain's occupation?
W. T. McLain was a lawyer and american football player.
What nationality was W. T. McLain?
W. T. McLain was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). W. T. McLain. https://biography.guide/w-t-mclain/
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