David Kirkpatrick (American football)
David Alexander Kirkpatrick (August 16, 1870 – July 12, 1939) was a college football player and pioneer brick manufacturer of Greensboro and Reidsville.[1]
David Kirkpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1870 |
| Died | July 12, 1939 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Brick manufacturer |
| College football career | |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | |
| Position | Guard |
| Class | 1895 |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | North Carolina (1892–1893) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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University of North Carolina
Kirkpatrick was a prominent guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels football team of the University of North Carolina; known for his size.[2] He was selected for an All-Southern team in 1895.[3]
References
- "Obituaries". Greensboro Record. June 12, 1939.
- "Old Rivals Meet". Richmond Dispatch. November 9, 1902. Retrieved April 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "[No title]". The Daily Tar Heel. April 18, 1896. p. 4. Retrieved March 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Famous Carolina Team At Reunion". News and Observer. November 30, 1919. p. 35. Retrieved April 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "All-Southern Champions In 1892". The Charlotte Observer. November 26, 1922. Retrieved March 4, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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