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Ben Compton (American football)

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Ben Compton
Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born:April 2, 1901
Greensboro, Alabama
Died:October 18, 1946
Tuskegee, Alabama
Career history
CollegeAlabama (1922–1924)
Career highlights and awards

Ben E. Compton was a college football player.

University of Alabama

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "1924". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Fuzzy Woodruff (1928). A History of Southern Football, 1890-1928. p. 66.
  3. ^ "Two All-Dixie Teams Ignore Virginia Players". Washington Post. December 2, 1924.