William Albert "Shorty" Schilletter (December 25, 1893 – September 14, 1974)[1] was a college football player and lieutenant.

William Schilletter
Clemson Tigers
PositionTackle/Guard
Personal information
Born:(1893-12-25)December 25, 1893
Anderson, South Carolina
Died:September 14, 1974(1974-09-14) (aged 80)
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
CollegeClemson (1911–1914)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

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William was the son of Augustus "Shorty" Schilletter, a German immigrant in charge of the Clemson College dining hall.[2]

College football

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Schilletter was an All-Southern tackle for the Clemson Tigers of Clemson University,[3] captain of the 1914 team. He was a charter member of the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame inducted in 1973.[4]

Military

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Following his playing career, he went into the military.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
  2. ^ "From Tigers to Wildcats".
  3. ^ "Choice For All-Southern Team". Orange and Blue. December 3, 1914.
  4. ^ "Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame".