T. C. Locke
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London, England
San Francisco, California. U.S.
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| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 10, 1881 London, England |
| Died | February 11, 1946 San Francisco, California. U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Auburn (1907–1909) |
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Thomas Courtney Locke (September 10, 1881 – February 11, 1946) was an American college football player and United States Army officer. He served for eight years as adjutant general of Alabama, living in Montgomery.[1][2][3] He served in World War I, "one of the most expert rifle shots in the South."[4]
Auburn University
Locke was a relative of English philosopher John Locke. He was born on September 10, 1881 in London to Richard Langford Locke, who was once a civil engineer in India. Around 1897, his family moved to the American South.
Locke was a prominent guard for the Auburn Tigers football team of Auburn University from 1907 to 1909.[5]
1908
In the 10–2 loss against LSU in 1908, Locke blocked the punt which Doc Fenton recovered in the endzone for a safety.[6][7]
1909
Locke was selected All-Southern in 1909.[8] He was also captain of the basketball team.[9] For the first time in 1909, continuous dribbling and shots off the dribble were allowed.[10]
