T. S. Sims
 Sims in football uniform, c. 1905 | |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Class | Graduate |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Career history | |
| College | Alabama (1905–1906) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
T. S. Sims was a college football player.
Alabama[edit]
Sims was a prominent guard for the Alabama Crimson White of the University of Alabama.[1]
1905[edit]
Sims scored in the opening win of 17 to 0 over Maryville in 1905. A number of Alabama turnovers kept the game scoreless through halftime. Sims scored the first touchdown and Auxford Burks added a 95-yard return for a touchdown.[2] Sims also scored the first touchdown of the 30 to 0 victory over Auburn in what was then the largest crowd ever to see a game in Birmingham (4,000) with an 18-yard run.[3] He was selected All-Southern in 1905.[4]
1906[edit]
In 1906, Auburn protested he was an illegal player. The protest was heard by the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, but it was denied.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "T. S. Sims". Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ Christopher Walsh (September 1, 2007). "Saban's first game one of the most anticipated in Alabama history". Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ "Alabama vs. Auburn". Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ W. R. Tichenor (December 3, 1905). "Football Experts Give Their Selections For An All-Southern Team". The Atlanta Constitution.
- ^ Bill Cromartie (1982). Braggin' Rights. Gridiron Publishers. p. 57. ISBN 9780932520005.
- ^ Winston Groom (2000). The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama. Winston Groom.
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