Francis Moore "Farmer" Osborne (January 29, 1879 – November 16, 1956) was a college football player and coach as well as a reverend; once chaplain for Sewanee: The University of the South.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1879 Fletcher, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1956 (aged 77) Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1898–1900 | North Carolina |
| 1902 | Sewanee |
| Position(s) | End, quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1903 | Sewanee (assistant) |
| 1915 | Sewanee (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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University of North Carolina edit
He was a prominent end for coach William A. Reynolds's North Carolina Tar Heels football teams of the University of North Carolina from 1898 to 1900.[1]
1898 edit
Osborne was a member of the 1898 team, the school's only undefeated team[2] and the conference champion.
1900 edit
He was captain of the 1900 team.[2] Osborne was selected All-Southern.[3]
Sewanee edit
He was the quarterback for the Sewanee Tigers in 1902, selected All-Southern.[4][5] He then helped coach the team and taught at Sewanee for many years.
Reverend edit
He was rector of the Cavalry Episcopal church of Pittsburgh.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Reception to the Team". The Raleigh Times. November 8, 1900. p. 4. Retrieved April 12, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b University of North Carolina ... football blue book for press and radio. 1956. p. 25.
- ^ "All-Southern Eleven for 1900". Outing. 37. Outing Publishing Company: 616. 1901. Retrieved March 10, 2015 – via Google books.
- ^ William A. Reynolds (December 7, 1902). "Football Season of '02 Reviewed By Expert". Atlanta Constitution. p. 25. Retrieved March 5, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ William A. Reynolds (September 14, 1902). ""Billy" Reynolds Writes On Southern Football". Atlanta Constitution. p. 2. Retrieved September 15, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jake Wade (February 5, 1948). "Carolina To Honor Former Grid Stars". The Daily Times-News. p. 14. Retrieved April 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
