Joseph F. Ware, Sr.
| Joseph F. Ware, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Joseph Fulton Ware December 22, 1880 Fort Monroe, Virginia |
| Died | August 5, 1969 (aged 88) |
| Occupation | Professor of Military Science and Tactics |
| Children | Joseph F. Ware, Jr. |
| College football career | |
| Virginia Tech Hokies | |
| Position | End |
| Class | 1903 |
| Career history | |
| College | V. P. I. (1900–1902) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Joseph Fulton Ware (December 22, 1880 – August 5, 1969) was a Colonel in the Virginia state militia. He was Commandant of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets as well as professor of Military Science and Tactics from 1911 to 1914.[1][2][3] He was the father of Joseph F. Ware, Jr.
Early life and education
Joe Ware was born on December 22, 1880 in Fort Monroe, Virginia to a military family. He enrolled at V. P. I. and excelled as a football and baseball player.[2] Ware was an All-Southern end for the football team in 1901.[4][5] As a senior in 1903, Ware was captain of the baseball team, which posted an 8–4 record.[6] Ware was appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Army upon his graduation.[7]
World War I
He served in the Philippines, Alaska, and Europe during World War I.[2]
References
- ↑ "Commandants of Cadets, 1872-2000".
- 1 2 3 "A Guide to the Joseph F. Ware Collection, 1900-1971 (Bulk 1915-1920)".
- ↑ "Commandants of Cadets, 1872-2000".
- ↑ ""All Southern" Eleven". The State. February 7, 1902.
- ↑ Oscar P. Schmidt. "Football in the Southern Colleges". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 129.
- ↑ "Year-by-Year Records, Coaches and Captains" (PDF).
- ↑ "Grateful Footballists". Richmond Dispatch. October 31, 1902. Retrieved July 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
