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Harris T. Collier

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Harris T. Collier

Dr. Harris T. Collier was an American college football coach. He served as the head coach at Tulane University in 1899.

A native of Memphis, Tennessee,[1] Collier attended the University of Virginia.[2] He played on the football team from 1896 to 1898,[3] and was considered "one of the best tackles Virginia has ever had."[4] He served as the team captain in 1898.[5] The yearbook, Corks and Curls ranked him as the best "all-around athlete".[6]

Collier then attended the Tulane University School of Medicine from which he graduated in 1900.[1] He was a member of Sigma Nu and Theta Nu Epsilon.[1] While a medical student,[1] Collier also coached the Tulane football team.[7] The Olive and Blue scored no points and finished the season with a 0–6–1 record.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Jambalaya, p. 79, Tulane University, 1900.
  2. ^ The Alumni Bulletin, Volume V, p. 96, University of Virginia, 1898.
  3. ^ 2009 Virginia Football Media Guide, All-Time Lettermen (PDF), p. 165, University of Virginia, 2009.
  4. ^ The Delta of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Volume 16, p. 208, Sigma Nu, 1898.
  5. ^ All-Time Results, University of Virginia, retrieved December 12, 2010.
  6. ^ The Alumni Bulletin, Volume V, p. 50, University of Virginia, 1898.
  7. ^ Jambalaya, p. 143, Tulane University, 1900.
  8. ^ 1899, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved December 12, 2010.