Ben Compton (American football)
| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 2, 1901 Greensboro, Alabama |
| Died: | October 18, 1946 Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Career history | |
| College | Alabama (1922–1924) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben E. Compton was a college football player.
University of Alabama[]
He was a prominent guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama from 1922 to 1924, playing opposite Bill Buckler.[1] Compton also kicked.[2]
1924[]
Compton was a member of the 1924 Southern Conference champion, playing opposite Bill Buckler. He was selected All-Southern on the second of two composite All-Southern selections.[3]
References[]
- ^ "1924". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ Fuzzy Woodruff (1928). A History of Southern Football, 1890-1928. p. 66.
- ^ "Two All-Dixie Teams Ignore Virginia Players". Washington Post. December 2, 1924.
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