Rupert Colmore
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PositionTackle
BornNovember 2, 1914
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1972 (aged 58)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 2, 1914 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 1972 (aged 58) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Baylor |
| College | Sewanee (1934–1936) |
| Awards and highlights | |
Rupert McPherson Colmore Jr. (November 2, 1914 – December 27, 1972) was a college football player. A prominent tackle, he is the only All-Southeastern Conference selection in the history of the Sewanee Tigers football program.[1][2] Philadelphia coach Bert Bell selected Colmore for All-American.[3][4] His father Rupert Colmore, Sr. also played for Sewanee. Colmore turned down the chance to play professional football for Philadelphia and entered business.[5]
Colmore was the son of Rupert Colmore Sr. He attended the Baylor School in his native Chattanooga. He is a member of its sports hall of fame.[5]