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Walter Hineman Simmons Sr. (July 26, 1879 – ?) was a college football player and surgeon.

Early years

Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.

Vanderbilt University

Simmons completed a literary course at Vanderbilt University as a member of the class of 1901. He then pursued a medical degree as the class of 1903.

Football

He was a prominent end for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team.

1899

Simmons was captain of the 1899 team, selected All-Southern by Sewanee coach Billy Suter.

Basketball

1900–01

He was also a member of the 1900–01 basketball team, the school's first official squad.

Surgeon

After college, he moved to Arkansas and practiced there in various cities.

References

1. ^ Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1922
2. "An All-Southern College Eleven". Orange and Blue. March 28, 1900. Retrieved March 5, 2015 – via archive.org.
3. "South's Football Players Analyzed". Times-Picayune. February 11, 1900. p. 8. Retrieved March 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Vandy Basketball Began in 1893

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