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Dick Abernathy

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Dick Abernathy
Vanderbilt Commodores
PositionEnd
ClassGraduate
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
CollegeVanderbilt (1927–1929)
Career highlights and awards

Richard Abernathy was an American college football player.

Vanderbilt University

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Abernathy was a prominent end for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1927 to 1929.

1928

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In 1928, Abernathy began the season with two touchdown catches against Chattanooga in a 20–0 win.[1] He also caught a 38–yard touchdown pass that helped Vanderbilt defeat Colgate 12–7.[2][3] In Dallas, Abernathy blocked a punt that was recovered in the end zone. The resulting touchdown gave the Commodores' a 13–12 win over Texas.[1][2] At year's end he was selected All-American.[4]

Chautauqua

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Abernathy advertised Redpath Chautauqua.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Christopher J. Walsh (July 18, 2006). Where Football Is King: A History of the SEC. p. 123. ISBN 9781461734772.
  2. ^ a b "Dick Abernathy". Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  3. ^ "Vanderbilt Defeats Colgate Under Burning Sun". The Miami News. October 7, 1928.
  4. ^ "Ten Schools Picked On All-American Team By Popular Vote". The Davenport Democrat And Leader. December 9, 1928.
  5. ^ "Football Star Is Advertising Show". Kingsport Times. May 8, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon