Rip King Explained

Rip King
Number:	3
Position:	Fullback^[1]
Birth Date:	25 October 1895
Birth Place:	Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
Death Place:	Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	1
Weight Lbs:	205
College:	West Virginia
Pastteams:	Akron Pros (–) Chicago Cardinals (–) Hammond Pros (–)
Highlights:	NFL champion (1920) 3× First-team All-Pro (1920–1922)
Statlabel1:	Games played
Statvalue1:	43
Statlabel2:	Games started
Statvalue2:	32
Statlabel3:	Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:	5
Pfr:	K/KingRi20

Andrew V. "Rip" King^[2] (October 25, 1895 – March 4, 1950) was a professional American football player who played as fullback for six seasons for the Akron Pros, Chicago Cardinals, and Hammond Pros of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at West Virginia University.

In March 1950, King died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound,^[3] at the age of 54.

Notes and References

1. News: May Blow Away. Los Angeles Evening Express. Los Angeles, California. January 10, 1921. September 4, 2024. 26. Newspapers.com.
2. Web site: Rip King . Pro Football Reference . Sports Reference . January 4, 2023.
3. Web site: Former Akron Pro Gridder Suicides. The Daily Reporter. Dover, Ohio. March 14, 1950. September 4, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.