Bart Sims
American football player (1878–1934)
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Bartlet et Ultimus "The Caboose" Sims (May 9, 1878 – January 6, 1934) was an All-Southern[1] college football end for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South, a member of its 1899 "Iron Men". He also kicked the extra points; his 11 extra points against Cumberland is still a school record.[2] A documentary film about the 1899 Team and Sims' role was released in 2022 called Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899.
PositionEnd
BornMay 9, 1878
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 1934 (aged 55)
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 9, 1878 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1934 (aged 55) Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Sewanee (1899) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Early years
Bartlet et Ultimus Sims was born on May 9, 1878, in Bryan, Texas.[3] It was said his parents named him "et Ultimus" as their last child.[3]
