Dick Abernathy
| Vanderbilt Commodores | |
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| Position | End |
| Class | Graduate |
| Career history | |
| College | Vanderbilt (1927–1929) |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Richard "Dick" Abernathy was a college football player.
Vanderbilt University
Abernathy was a prominent end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University.
1928
Main article: 1928 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
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.[2][1] At year's end he was selected All-American.
Chautauqua
Abernathy advertised Redpath Chautauqua.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Christopher J. Walsh. Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. p. 123.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dick Abernathy".
- ↑ "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
- ↑ "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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