Seth Thomas (American football)
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Samaria, Idaho Territory, U.S.
Ogden, Utah, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 7, 1872 Samaria, Idaho Territory, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 1936 (aged 64) Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Utah (1892, 1894) |
Seth Edwin Thomas (January 7, 1872 – December 18, 1936) was an American college football player. He was the quarterback for the first football team at the University of Utah.[1][2] He was also a member of the 1894 football team playing the same position.[3]
Seth stayed close with some of his teammates through the years. In 1934 the University of Utah awarded Seth and the other members of the 1894 team with "U" sweaters at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry game.[4] Also that year, The Standard-Examiner presented Seth and 6 other members of the 1892 team with a block "U" sweater in recognition of their efforts establishing the football program.[5] Seth's obituary also noted that several of his teammates attended his funeral services to pay their respects.[1]