W. Hamilton Explained

W. Hamilton
School:Georgia Bulldogs
Pastschools:Georgia (1899)
Currentposition:Tackle
Weight Lb:185
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
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W. Hamilton was a college football player.

University of Georgia

He was a prominent tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs football team of the University of Georgia,[1] then considered the best the school had ever boasted at the position.[2]

1899

Hamilton was selected All-Southern in 1899.[3] [4] He enabled the last score in the Clemson game by his work.[5] [6] He was the "superior of any man in the line" in the close loss to North Carolina.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1899 Football Letterwinners.
  2. News: Football Teams Struggle Today. Atlanta Constitution. 2. November 18, 1899. Newspapers.com. April 19, 2015.
  3. All-Southern Football Team. Outing. 35. 533. Outing Publishing Company. 1900. March 5, 2015. Google books.
  4. News: [1]]. The Daily Tar Heel. January 31, 1900. 2. April 10, 2015. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Georgia's Fine Team Work. Atlanta Constitution. 3. October 9, 1899. Newspapers.com. April 19, 2015.
  6. Book: Fighting Like Cats and Dogs. Kyle King. 18.
  7. News: Georgia Lost In Stubborn Contest. Atlanta Constitution. December 1, 1899. 3. Newspapers.com. April 19, 2015.