Turner Bethel Explained

School:Washington & Lee Generals
Birth Date:18 March 1895
Birth Place:Goochland, Virginia
Death Date:February, 1954
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia
Pastschools:Washington & Lee (1917; 1919)
Currentposition:Tackle
Highlights:

Elmore Turner Bethel (March 18, 1895  - February, 1954) was a college football player.

Washington & Lee

Bethel was a prominent tackle for the Washington & Lee Generals football team of Washington & Lee University. He was a center on the basketball team.[1]

1917

Bethel was injured in the 63 to 0 loss to Georgia Tech, for years called the south's greatest team.[2]

1919

Bethel was captain of the 1919 team.[3] In his last game, a win over Tulane, he "covered himself with glory as well as mud."[4] He was selected All-Southern.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Mu. Caduceus. 31. 5. 521. Fraternity. Kappa Sigma. 1916.
  2. News: Georgia Crushes W. And. L. The New York Times. October 21, 1917. 3.
  3. Book: Bulletin. 29. 19. 14. University. Washington Lee. 1920.
  4. News: Generals Close Football Season Triumphant. The Ring-tum Phi. December 2, 1919. 9. 23.
  5. Book: Spalding Football Guide. 1920. 41, 69; 27, 67. Shawnee Mission, Kansas, NCAA Publishing Service . All-Southern Elevens.