Fletcher Skidmore Explained

Fletcher Skidmore
Birth Date:	12 May 1898
Birth Place:	Decatur, Alabama
Death Place:	Hurricane, Utah
Currentposition:	Tackle/Kicker
School:	Sewanee Tigers
Pastschools:	Sewanee (1917, 1919 - 1921)
Highlights:	All-Southern (1921)

Fletcher Lee Skidmore (May 12, 1898  - September 10, 1965) was a college football player.

Early years

Skidmore was born May 12, 1898, in Decatur, Alabama, to James Sells and Bertha Weeber Skidmore.^[1]

Sewanee

Skidmore was a prominent tackle for the Sewanee Tigers football team of . He was also a member of the track team. At one time he held the record for the 16 pound shot put.^{[2] [3]} While at Sewanee and for some years after, he lived in Winchester, Tennessee.^[4]

1921

In the 17 - 0 victory over Alabama, Skidmore gave the Tigers an early 3–0 lead with his 40-yard field goal in the first quarter.^{[5] [6]} He was selected All-Southern.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Fletcher L. Skidmore. The Salt Lake Tribune. September 13, 1965. 51. Newspapers.com. May 8, 2015.
2. Book: Official Collegiate Track and Field Guide. 1922. 81.
3. News: Sewanee Wins Meet From Georgia Techs. Durham Morning Herald. Associated Press. April 24, 1921. 3. May 8, 2015. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: Cap and Gown. 1921. 28. University of the South.
5. News: Sewanee Tiger breaks up Thin Red Line and wins an easy game . NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers . The Montgomery Advertiser . October 23, 1921 . 11.
6. News: Sewanee beats Alabama . NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers . The New Orleans Item . October 23, 1921.
7. News: All-Southern Football Team. Charlotte Observer. December 4, 1921.
8. News: Scribes Are Finding Material Plentiful For All-Star Machines. November 29, 1921. 12. March 13, 2015. Atlanta Constitution. Newspapers.com.