Sheldon Fitts
American football player (1899–1985)
| Georgia Bulldogs – No. 31 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback, Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1899-11-01)November 1, 1899 |
| Died: | October 26, 1985(1985-10-26) (aged 85) |
| Career history | |
| College | Georgia (1920) |
| High school | Georgia Military College |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sheldon Fitts (November 1, 1899 – October 26, 1985) was a college football player. He played as a quarterback and halfback for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, a member of the "ten second backfield" of 1920. Fitts caught the pass to beat Furman[1] and starred in the 56–0 win over Florida.[2][3] He prepped at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.[4]
References
- ^ "Ga. Barely Overcome Furman Crew". The Red and Black. October 22, 1920. p. 8.
- ^ "'Gators Lose To Georgia In One-Sided Bout". The Florida Alligator. Vol. 9. November 19, 1920.
- ^ "'Gators Are Beaten By Red and Black In One-Sided Game". The Red and Black. November 19, 1920. p. 8.
- ^ Brown, Mary Ward (2009-03-08). Fanning the Spark: A Memoir. ISBN 9780817316457.
External links
- Sheldon Fitts at Find a Grave
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1920 Georgia Bulldogs football—national champions
- 1 Bum Day
- 3 Owen Reynolds
- 5 Dave Collings
- 9 Artie Pew
- 11 Joe Bennett
- 19 Buck Cheves
- 23 Dick Hartley
- 31 Sheldon Fitts
- 45 Hugh Whelchel
- T. L. Anthony
- Jim Taylor
- Head coach: Herman Stegeman
- Assistant coaches: Jimmy DeHart
*selected national champion by Clyde Berryman
