Semp Russ Explained

Semp Russ
Birth Date:16 April 1878
Birth Place:DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
Death Place:San Antonio, Texas, United States

Semponius "Semp" Russ (April 16, 1878  - March 12, 1978) was an American tennis player. He competed in the men's singles and doubles events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1898 to 1900;[2] chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Semp Russ Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417102514/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ru/semp-russ-1.html . dead . April 17, 2020 . February 18, 2015 . sports-reference.com.
  2. Web site: Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2007 . February 18, 2015 . USTA News.
  3. The Alcalde. 2. Longhorns of All Time. 364. R. W. Franklin. 1913.
  4. Web site: Semp Russ . Olympedia . February 21, 2021.