Frank M. Ridley Explained

Frank M. Ridley
Birth Date:1 May 1883
Birth Place:La Grange, Georgia
Death Place:La Grange, Georgia
Occupation:Physician
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School:Georgia Bulldogs
Pastschools:Georgia (1901 - 1902)
Currentposition:End
Weight Lb:170
Class:Graduate
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Frank Morris Ridley Jr. (May 1, 1883  - January 28, 1953)[1] [2] was an American college football player and physician.

College football

Ridley was a prominent member of the Georgia Bulldogs football teams of the University of Georgia, captain of the team in 1901 and 1902.[3]

1901

At year's end, Ridley was re-elected captain.[4] He was then the youngest ever captain and the only to be elected such twice.[4]

1902

After the scoreless tie with Georgia Tech, Ridley "was somewhat disgusted and declared that it was the worst game the Georgia team had ever played."[5] Ridley was selected an All-Southern lineman along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,[6] achieving the honor in his first year at the position  - moved to end from the backfield.[7] One account of Ridley reads "Ridley's first year on the team he played this position so well that Coach Heisman named his as the All-Southern end. He is quick and active and never hesitates to tackle a man, seldom being blocked."[8]

Physician

In 1906 he graduated with honors from the old Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons. He specialized as a surgeon and diagnostician.[2] [9]

Marriage

On June 6, 1906, Ridley married Sister Mabel Douglas Hood.[10]

Shot

Ridley was once shot at the wedding of his cousin in 1907, nearly dying.[11] [12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Troup; Roll: 1558648 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line].
  2. Book: 273. Ridley of Southampton: Being the Descendants of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Day Ridley of Southampton, Then Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Circa 1700-1992. Lyndon H. Hart. 1992.
  3. Web site: Team Captains. 2014-12-26. 2014-12-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20141211084631/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082408aaa.html. dead.
  4. News: Ridley Again Captains Georgia Football Team. Atlanta Constitution. 8. December 11, 1901. March 8, 2015. Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Athletics at the University from the Beginning Through 1947 . 2006-12-21 . Reed . Thomas Walter . c. 1949 . History of the University of Georgia . dlg.galileo.usg.edu. 3470.
  6. e. g. News: From Southeastern College Teams The Constitution Selects An Eleven. Atlanta Constitution. December 1, 1902.
  7. Book: Fighting Like Cats and Dogs. 31. Kyle King.
  8. News: Georgia Will Send Great Team To Oppose Clemson. Atlanta Constitution. 11. March 10, 2015. November 6, 1902.
  9. Web site: Ridley of Southampton: Being the Descendants of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Day Ridley of Southampton, then Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Circa 1700-1992. Hart. Lyndon H.. 1992.
  10. Zeta. The Alpha Phi Quarterly. 18. 229. 1905.
  11. News: Ridley. Weekly Banner. January 4, 1907.
  12. News: Families of Disputants Related By Marriage. Atlanta Constitution. January 3, 1907. 1. March 8, 2015. Newspapers.com.
  13. News: Guests See Tragedy. January 3, 1907. Washington Herald.

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