Farley Moody
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Argonne Forest, France
 "Lieut. Farley Moody, Tuscaloosa Ala., fell in the fierce fighting in Argonne Forest" | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1891 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 1918 (aged 27) Argonne Forest, France |
| Playing career | |
| 1909–1912 | Alabama |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1915 | Alabama (acting co-HC) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-Southern (1912) | |
Farley William Moody (September 18, 1891 – October 11, 1918) was an American college football player and a lawyer.[1]
Farley Moody was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 18, 1891, to Frank Sims Moody and Mary Farley Maxwell.
University of Alabama
At Alabama he was a member of Phi Delta Theta.
Moody was a prominent quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama from 1909 to 1912. He made the field goal to beat Tulane 5 to 3 in 1910. In 1911, Moody scored two touchdowns, including a 40-yard punt return, and added four extra points in the 24 to 0 win over Howard. He was captain of the 1912 team and was selected All-Southern that year.[2][3]
He coached the 1915 team with athletic director B. L. Noojin after coach Kelley was hospitalized with typhoid fever.[4][5] The pair had a record of 2 wins and 2 losses.
