Frank Murrey Explained
| Pastschools: | Princeton (1918 - 1920) |
| School: | Princeton Tigers |
| Currentposition: | Quarterback |
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| Class: | Graduate |
Frank Murrey was an American football player and track athlete. He played quarterback for Princeton University from 1918 to 1921 and was selected as an All-American quarterback by Walter Camp in 1918.[1] In 1920, Murrey ran 77 yards for a touchdown in Princeton's 14-0 victory over Navy. The New York Times described the run as a "nerve-tingling moment" and a "dazzling serpentine gallop."[2] In 2000, Murrey was named as one of the backs on Princeton's All-Century Team 1900-99.[3]
In 1921, he won the Elks Grand Prix, a 600-meter special invitation race featuring the nine top college stars.[4]
Notes and References
- Consensus All-American designations based on the Web site: NCAA guide to football award winners. https://web.archive.org/web/20090714223946/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4844195/Awards-compiled-NCAA-2008-Record-Book-Division-1-Football. 2009-07-14.
- News: Princeton Beats Navy by 14 to 0: Murrey's Dazzling Run of 77 Yards to a Touchdown Is feature of Battle; Dodges Past Whole Team; Good Interference Helps Tiger Quarterback to Zigzag His Way to a Score. New YOrk Times. 1920-10-24.
- Web site: Princeton's All-Century Team 1900-99. Princeton University.
- News: Murrey Captures 500-Metre Race: Finish So Close Judges Have Difficulty Naming Winner at Legion Games. The New York Times. 1921-02-23.
