Frank Morris Ridley Jr. (May 1, 1883 – January 28, 1953)[1][2] was an American college football player and physician.
Frank M. Ridley | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1883 |
| Died | January 28, 1953 (aged 69) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| College football career | |
| Georgia Bulldogs | |
| Position | End |
| Class | Graduate |
| Personal information | |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Georgia (1901–1902) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
College football edit
Ridley was a prominent member of the Georgia Bulldogs football teams of the University of Georgia, captain of the team in 1901 and 1902.[3][4]
1901 edit
At year's end, Ridley was re-elected captain.[5] He was then the youngest ever captain and the only to be elected such twice.[5]
1902 edit
After the scoreless tie with Georgia Tech, Ridley "was somewhat disgusted and declared that it was the worst game the Georgia team had ever played."[6] Ridley was selected an All-Southern lineman along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,[7] achieving the honor in his first year at the position – moved to end from the backfield.[8] One account of Ridley reads "Ridley's first year on the team he played this position so well that Coach Heisman named his as the All-Southern end. He is quick and active and never hesitates to tackle a man, seldom being blocked."[9]
Physician edit
In 1906 he graduated with honors from the old Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons. He specialized as a surgeon and diagnostician.[2][10][11]
Marriage edit
On June 6, 1906, Ridley married Sister Mabel Douglas Hood.[12]
Shot edit
Ridley was once shot at the wedding of his cousin in 1907, nearly dying.[3][10][13]
References edit
- ^ Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Troup; Roll: 1558648 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line].
- ^ a b Lyndon H. Hart (1992). Ridley of Southampton: Being the Descendants of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Day Ridley of Southampton, Then Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Circa 1700-1992. p. 273.
- ^ a b "Ridley". Weekly Banner. January 4, 1907.
- ^ "Team Captains". Archived from the original on 2014-12-11. Retrieved 2014-12-26.
- ^ a b "Ridley Again Captains Georgia Football Team". Atlanta Constitution. December 11, 1901. p. 8. Retrieved March 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Reed, Thomas Walter (c. 1949). "Athletics at the University from the Beginning Through 1947". History of the University of Georgia. dlg.galileo.usg.edu. p. 3470. Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ e. g. "From Southeastern College Teams The Constitution Selects An Eleven". Atlanta Constitution. December 1, 1902.
- ^ Kyle King. Fighting Like Cats and Dogs (PDF). p. 31.
- ^ "Georgia Will Send Great Team To Oppose Clemson". Atlanta Constitution. November 6, 1902. p. 11. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Families of Disputants Related By Marriage". Atlanta Constitution. January 3, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved March 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hart, Lyndon H. (1992). "Ridley of Southampton: Being the Descendants of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Day Ridley of Southampton, then Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Circa 1700-1992".
- ^ "Zeta". The Alpha Phi Quarterly. 18: 229. 1905.
- ^ "Guests See Tragedy" (PDF). Washington Herald. January 3, 1907.
