Tom Thrash Explained

Tom Thrash
Birth Place:Greenville, Georgia
Pastschools:Georgia (1913 - 1918)
School:Georgia Bulldogs
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Currentposition:Tackle
Class:Graduate

Thomas Atkinson Thrash was an American college football player. In 1917, during the First World War, he played on the Camp Gordon team.

University of Georgia

Thrash was a prominent tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia,[1] twice selected All-Southern.[2] He scored a touchdown in the 7 to 6 upset victory over Sewanee in 1914.[3] Sewanee had not lost at home since 1893. Thrash was captain of the 1916 team.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: They Face Yellow Jackets Saturday. The Atlanta Constitution. 3. November 8, 1914.
  2. News: All-Southern Football Team As Picked By Sport Writers. December 3, 1916. Augusta Chronicle.
  3. Book: About Them Dawgs!: Georgia Football's Memorable Teams and Players. 13. Patrick Garbin. 2008. 9780810860407.
  4. Web site: Team Captains.