Dick Abernathy

Dick Abernathy
Vanderbilt Commodores
Position End
Class Graduate
Career history
College Vanderbilt (19271929)
Personal information
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Richard "Dick" Abernathy was a college football player.

Vanderbilt University

Abernathy was a prominent end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1927 and 1929.

1928

In 1928, Abernathy began the season with two touchdown catches against Chattanooga in a 20–0 win.[1] He also caught a 38–yard touchdown pass that helped Vanderbilt defeat Colgate 12–7.[2][3] In Dallas, Abernathy blocked a punt that was recovered in the end zone. The resulting touchdown gave the Commodores' a 13–12 win over Texas.[1][2] At year's end he was selected All-American.[4]

Chautauqua

Abernathy advertised Redpath Chautauqua.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Christopher J. Walsh. Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. p. 123.
  2. 1 2 "Dick Abernathy".
  3. "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
  4. "Ten Schools Picked On All-American Team By Popular Vote". The Davenport Democrat And Leader. 1928-12-09.
  5. "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015 via Newspapers.com.


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