A. T. Sublett

Alvah Tindal Sublett (May 11, 1883 – September 23, 1961)[1][2] was a college football and baseball player.

A. T. Sublett
Furman Paladins
PositionFullback
ClassGraduate
Career history
CollegeFurman (1900–1902)
Personal information
Born:(1883-05-11)May 11, 1883
Lockhart, Texas
Died:September 23, 1961(1961-09-23) (aged 78)
Westminster, South Carolina
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Though born in Texas, he grew up in Summerton, South Carolina.[3]

Sublett c. 1902

Furman

Sublett was a prominent fullback and punter for the Furman Paladins of Furman University,[4][5][6] captain of the 1901 and 1902 teams coached by Charles Roller.

1902

He was selected for the All-Southern team of the Atlanta Constitution in 1902,[7] a season in which Furman defeated South Carolina. Furman also defeated NC State (then North Carolina A & M) that year 5 to 2, "Captain Sublett, of the Furman team, really won the game with sensational kick of goal.[8] Furman's football program was abolished for a decade after 1902.

See also

References
  1. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Greenville; Roll: 1877665; Draft Board: 2
  2. South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1960 [database on-line]
  3. e. g. "Summerton News". The Manning times. October 2, 1901.
  4. Furman University - 2014 FB Record Book. p. 133.
  5. The Bonhomie (PDF). 1903. p. 108. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2019-05-02.
  6. "Serious Charges". The Manning Times. March 17, 1909.
  7. "From Southeastern College Teams The Constitution Selects An Eleven". Atlanta Constitution. December 1, 1902.
  8. "Made Great Speech". The Times. October 15, 1902.


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