| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1884 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 1962 |
| Playing career | |
| 1902 | Chicago |
| 1904-1905 | Yale |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Roswell Tripp (January 1884 – December 1962) was an American football player.
Tripp attended The Hill School at Pottstown, Pennsylvania, where he drew his attention for his talent as a football player. Tripp enrolled at the University of Chicago and played at the tackle for Amos Alonzo Stagg's 1902 football team.[1] In January 1903, Tripp transferred to Yale University,[1] where he played guard for Yale University's football teams in 1904 and 1905 after sitting out the 1903 season. He was captain of Yale's championship team of 1905,[2] and was selected by Walter Camp as a first-team All-American in 1905.[3] He later worked as a stockbroker He died in October 1962.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Chicago Player to Enter Yale; Tackle Tripp of Football Team Will Play in the East Next Season". Chicago Daily Tribune. 1903-01-10.
- ^ "Tripp for Captain: Chicago Lad to be Next Leader of Yale Eleven". The Pittsburgh Press. 1904-11-16.
- ^ "All-American Eleven: Walter Camp Selects the Best Football Team; West Figures Prominently". The Washington Post. 1905-12-20.
- ^ "R. C. Tripp, 78, Dies; Yale Star". Hartford Courant. 1962-12-11.
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