Irish Graham
American football player (1883–1940)
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Thomas Bennett "Irish" Graham Jr. (November 7, 1883 – April 12, 1940) was an American college football player.
BornNovember 7, 1883
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 12, 1940 (aged 56)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Tackle, guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 7, 1883 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 1940 (aged 56) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 172 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bowen School |
| College | Vanderbilt (1902–1904) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Vanderbilt University
Graham was a prominent tackle for the Vanderbilt Commodores football teams. He stood 6 feet 1 inch and weighed 172 pounds.[1]
1904
Graham was captain of the undefeated, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association champion 1904 team coached by Dan McGugin in his first year.[2] He was selected All-Southern by various publications.[3] Graham graduated in 1905 with a B.S. in physics.
