Ap Applewhite
American football player
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Austin "Ap" Applewhite was a college football player for University of Mississippi, captain of the 1927 team,[1] and selected All-Southern.[2] Applewhite played for coach Homer Hazel's teams as a tackle in 1925 and 1926, and an end in 1927.[3] When Ole Miss won the Egg Bowl in 1927, Applewhite was presented the trophy and carried by students off the field.[1] The 1927 team was nicknamed the "Mighty Mississippians".[4]
CollegeMississippi (1925–1927)
| Ole Miss Rebels | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Tackle, End |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi (1925–1927) |
| Awards and highlights | |
Applewhite played with the Clarence Saunders Tigers.[3]
Applewhite was also a boxer, notably once defeating Soldier Coleman in four rounds.[5][6][7]
