Ike Rogers

Ike Rogers
Alabama Crimson Tide
Position Tackle
Class Graduate
Career history
College Alabama (19161917; 1919)
Personal information
Place of birth Vina, Alabama
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Isaac J. "Ike" Rogers was a college football player.

Early years

Rogers attended the Florence State Normal School in Florence, Alabama.[1]

University of Alabama

Rogers was a prominent tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the University of Alabama,[2] At Alabama he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.[3]

1919

He was captain of the 1919 Alabama team which lost just one game.[1] Rogers had previously elected captain, but had to serve in the First World War. He was twice selected All-Southern.[4][5] In his last game, a 14 to 6 win over Mississippi A & M, he scored a touchdown on a punt he blocked.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rogers Captains Crimson". Atlanta Constitution. September 26, 1919. p. 12. Retrieved March 4, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Isaac "Ike" Rogers".
  3. "1". The Delta of Sigma Nu Fraternity. 37: 230.
  4. Christopher Walsh. 100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die. p. 220.
  5. e. g. "All-Southern Elevens". Spalding Football Guide. 1920, 1921. pp. 41, 69; 27, 67. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. "Alabama Triumphant Over Mississippi's Aggies, Score 14-6". Atlanta Constitution. November 28, 1919. p. 19.


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