David Ariail
American football player (1910–2001)
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David William "Gump" Ariail (December 29, 1910 – February 10, 2001) was a college football and basketball player.
PositionEnd
BornDecember 29, 1910
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 2001 (aged 90)
Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| No. 17 | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 29, 1910 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2001 (aged 90) Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Auburn (1932) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Auburn
Ariail was an All-Southern end for the Auburn Tigers of Auburn University.[1][2][3] He was a teammate of College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Hitchcock. One source wrote, "Other than Jimmy Hitchcock, back, and "Gump" Arial [sic], end, Auburn has no outstanding players."[4] Ariail would receive passes from halfback Firpo Phipps.[5] He was selected All-American by the "captain's poll," selected by the captains of major college football programs.[6][7]
Ariail was also captain of the basketball team.[8]
