1920 Vanderbilt Commodores football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1920 Vanderbilt Commodores football 1920Vandy.jpg 285 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SIAA 4–3–1 3–3 Dan McGugin 16th Short punt Red Floyd Dudley Field 200 The 1920 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1920 college football season. The team's head coach was Dan McGugin, who served his 16th season in that capacity.McGugin had coached since 1904 with the exception of 1918. Members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA), the Commodores played five home games in Nashville, Tennessee, and finished the season with a record 4–3–1 and 3–3 in the SIAA. The Commodores outscored their opponents, 134–124. Fred Russell's Fifty Years of Vanderbilt Football gives the year of 1920 the title "One of Most Difficult Schedules,"Russell, Fred, and Maxwell Edward Benson. Fifty Years of Vanderbilt Football. Nashville, Tennessee, 1938, p. 38 including losses to SIAA champion Georgia Tech, Auburn, and Alabama. The games against Tech and Auburn were not close; losses of 44–0 and 56–6 respectively. The season also featured a tie with Virginia, a regional Southern powerhouse, which lost only to national champion Harvard and South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SAIAA) champion VMI. Schedule October 2 w y Birmingham–Southern Dudley Field Nashville, TN 54–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84540918/vanderbilt-scores-540-victory/ Nashville Banner Vanderbilt scores 54–0 victory October 3, 1920 September 1, 2021 Newspapers.com October 9 w y Tennessee Waite Field Knoxville, TN rivalry 20–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82787922/vanderbilt-triumphs-over-benders-eleven/ Nashville Tennessean Vanderbilt triumphs over Bender's eleven, 20 to 0 October 10, 1920 August 4, 2021 Newspapers.com October 16 l Georgia Tech Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 0–44 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news-tech-defeats-vanderbilt/148654024/ The Macon News Tech defeats Vanderbilt, 44 to 0 October 17, 1920 June 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 l y Auburn Rickwood Field Birmingham, AL 6–56 8,000–11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-and-tribune-vandy-swamped-by/148654239/ The Journal and Tribune Vandy swamped by Plainsmen October 24, 1920 June 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 w Kentucky Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/birmingham-post-herald-commodores-revers/148648265/ The Birmingham Age-Herald Commodores reverse form and beat Ky. October 31, 1920 June 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 6 l y Alabama Rickwood Field Birmingham, AL 7–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71350599/banner-of-gold-and-black-again-trampled/ Nashville Banner Banner of Gold and Black again trampled on bt enemy November 7, 1920 August 4, 2021 Newspapers.com November 13 t y Virginia Dudley Field Nashville, TN 7–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vandy-and-virginia/148654342/ The Commercial Appeal Vandy and Virginia in 7 and 7 deadlock November 14, 1920 June 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 w Sewanee Dudley Field Nashville, TN rivalry 20–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/nashville-banner-vandy-in-twenty-first-t/136972671/ Nashville Banner Vandy in twenty-first Tiger victory November 26, 1920 December 17, 2023 Newspapers.com Before the season On September 14, 1920, candidates for the Commodores' football team reported to Curry Field. There were expected to be some fifty men in uniform by week's end, though the university did not open until the 27th. The tackling dummy would be sent out by the end of the week. Former All-Southern end and captain of the 1913 Vanderbilt team Enoch Brown assisted Coach McGugin. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=158&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-1191084F3AD13870@2422581-1191084F8D5C93F8@7-119108514EBBDDA8@Vandy The Macon Daily Telegraph Vandy Opens '20 Grid Work Today September 13, 1920 Practice indicated Vanderbilt should have a decent backfield in the upcoming season. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=P60B4ATCMTQwNjYwMjQ0Mi43MTQ0MTE6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=20&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=20&p_docnum=23&p_docref=v2:1126154AC3F56D80@EANX-1195D0AF60438580@2422604-1195D0AFBB0004E8@9-1195D0B18760CF28@Gridiron%20Gouip Columbus Ledger Gridiron Gossip October 6, 1920 However, the line was expected to take a significant downturn, given the loss of All-Southern tackles Josh Cody and Tom Lipscomb. Cody coached Mercer in 1920.cf. Want Cody To Coach The Christian Science Monitor January 20, 1920 510282878 Ends Alfred T. Adams and Tom Zerfoss also ranked among the best in the South and had played their last football at Vandy. In all, Vanderbilt expected to lose seven players to graduation following the 1919 season, and therefore to have a 1920 squad built of many new faces. The Christian Science Monitor Vanderbilt To Build New Team January 6, 1920 510220583 However, Vanderbilt still returned seventeen lettermen. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=T52J56CMMTQwOTk0MzQyNi41MDI0NzU6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=21&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=21&p_docnum=39&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BC193309229B98@2422573-11BC193331214540@6-11BC193416455EC8@Vandy%20Football%20Men%20Are%20Called%20Coach%20McGugin%20Announces%20Practice%20for%20Season%20Will%20Start%20Monday Vandy Football Men Are Called September 5, 1920 Montgomery Advertiser Game summaries thumb|200px|left|The Panthers football team. Week 1: Birmingham–Southern Week 1: Birmingham–Southern @ Vanderbilt B'ham Southern Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 21 26 0 7 October 2 Curry FieldNashville, Tennessee Dick Hager Sources: The season opened at Curry Field on October 2 with a 54–0 victory over the Birmingham–Southern Panthers. The Panthers were coached by former Vanderbilt letterman Charles H. Brown, http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=K66O55DNMTQwNjE4MTA4NC41MDQ2NDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=28&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BF017226CE3828@2422635-11BF017232D4E8B0@0-11BF01729D36F930@Panther%20Squad%20Guests%20at%20Banquet%20Last%20Night The Montgomery Advertiser Panther Squad Guests at Banquet Last Night November 6, 1920 The Panthers entered the game without veteran lineman Bob Rowe due to a broken collarbone. Center Dave Evans was also likely to sit out. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=T52J56CMMTQwOTk0MzQyNi41MDI0NzU6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=11&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=11&p_docnum=1&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BC190F1B15A7A0@2422598-11BC190F2BE27388@1-11BC190F850BA428@Browns%20Are%20Given%20Strong%20Work-out%20Birmingham-Southern%20Players%20Are%20Training%20for%20Game%20with%20Vanderbilt%20Saturday Browns Are Given Strong Work-Out September 30, 1920 Montgomery Advertiser The Commodores racked up 47 points in the first half on the backs of "Berryhill, Kuhn, Latham & Co." The first touchdown was a 60-yard punt return from Grailey Berryhill. Spalding's Official Football Guide Camp Walter American Sports Publishing Company 1921 https://books.google.com/books?id=kA_iAAAAMAAJ Later, Kuhn added three touchdowns. Birmingham–Southern's lone chance to score was off an interception in the third quarter which got them to Vanderbilt's 10-yard line. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=234&p_docref=v2:1126154AC3F56D80@EANX-1195D07F3092A970@2422601-1195D07FB0EBC5F0@20-1195D081F7E53FF8@Additional Birmingham Southern Found Easy By Vandy The Columbus Ledger October 3, 1920 The Commodores used substitutes throughout the second half.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=253&p_docref=v2:1126154AC3F56D80@EANX-1195D0AF60438580@2422604-1195D0AFBB0004E8@9-1195D0B18760CF28@Gridiron The Columbus Ledger Gridiron Gossip – Vanderbilt October 6, 1920 Captain and halfback of the Birmingham–Southern team, Eddie Lewis, outpunted the Vanderbilt Commodores with punts averaging easily 50 yards; http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=K66O55DNMTQwNjE4MTA4NC41MDQ2NDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=22&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BF015F9EBD6E38@2422634-11BF015FD7D447E0@8-11BF0160A32F89B0@Great%20Preparation%20Being%20Made%20for%20Football%20Contest The Montgomery Advertiser Great Preparations Being Made For Football Contest and punted well against good competition all season. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=K66O55DNMTQwNjE4MTA4NC41MDQ2NDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=5&p_docref=v2:11B0124EA8AEC7F0@EANX-11BC1947F09E3290@2422629-11BC1948192F76C8@5-11BC194928B77A28@College%20Football%20Teams%20Play%20Here%20next%20Saturday College Football Teams Play Here Next Saturday The Montgomery Advertiser October 31, 1920 Halfback "Greek" Griffin of the Panthers had played in his first game and had a fine outing. Gold and Black (Birmingham–Southern yearbook) 1921 48 https://archive.org/stream/goldblack1921birm#page/48/mode/2up/search/Vandy The starting lineup against Birmingham–Southern: Neil (left end), Buckner (left tackle), Hendrick (left guard), Hill (center), Bailey (right guard), Nellar (right tackle), I. Baker (right end), Latham (quarterback), Berryhill (left halfback), Mixon (right halfback), Wade (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4345612/the_tennessean/ The Tennessean Vandy Backs Tramp Thru Light Birmingham Line October 3, 1920 11 February 17, 2016 Newspapers.com Week 2: at Tennessee Week 2: Vanderbilt @ Tennessee Vanderbilt Tennessee 7 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 October 9 Waite FieldKnoxville, Tennessee 5,000 Ed Finlay Sources: Going into the game at Knoxville against the Tennessee Volunteers, it was thought the Commodores had quality and depth in its backfield, and thus should focus on the development of their linemen. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=259&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-11910849F1827040@2422606-1191084B28894608@5-1191084C743FCB20 The Macon Daily Telegraph Vandy Football Dope October 8, 1920 Commodore scouts said the Volunteers had "the best backfield in point of actual power that has graced the hill at Knoxville in many years." http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=260&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-119107826FDEE5E8@2422607-119107838EBD29B0@7-119107858AAA8F7 Vandy Football Dope The Macon Daily Telegraph October 9, 1920 The Commodores were to expect a "hard game against the university rivals." http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=264&p_docref=v2:11210D30DA68B248@EANX-1149FD63DC972338@2422607-1149FD66111DCA48@8-1149FD69D1048588 The State Football Games on Many Fields October 9, 1920 Tennessee had beaten Maryville 47–0 just the week before. The Volunteers were led by John R. Bender in his third year as head coach. thumb|120px|Jess Neely. The Commodores went on to upset the Volunteers by a score of 20 to 0. All three of Vandy's touchdowns were owed to passes from Jess Neely to Gink Hendrick. A long pass from Neely in the first quarter hit Hendrick, who ran the extra 25 yards needed for the score. Hendrick ran to the 4-yard line on a pass from Neely in the second quarter. The first half came to a close with the ball in Vanderbilt's possession at Tennessee's one-foot line. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=266&p_docref=v2:1252FEAF2D2D3A44@EANX-127EF2EC09257AD5@2422608-127EF2EC1D8CEB04@10-137E8994B7C7AF0F Augusta Chronicle Vanderbilt Wins From Tennessee October 10, 1920 Hendrick yet again caught another touchdown, this time a 30-yard pass from Neely, in the fourth quarter. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=265&p_docref=v2:114CE9E74A478FB0@EANX-118B8B27B2E88C08@2422608-118B8B27E22272F8@10-118B8B292DC817C0 The Lexington Herald Vanderbilt Is Victor October 10, 1920 With five minutes left to play Tennessee opened up the passing game and Hendrick intercepted a pass, returning it 45 yards for the touchdown. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G51Q4AQCMTQwNTM1NzYwNS45NDE5MDc6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=6&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=6&p_docnum=267&p_docref=v2:1223BCE5B718A166@EANX-122D08781F379F78@2422608-12293290FA71E230@14-142C3D47B967AC85 Times-Picayune Tennessee Helpless Before Vanderbilt Long Aerial Attack October 10, 1920 Scotty Neill also had fine punts, of 45 to 60 yards. Jimmy Stahlman of the Nashville Banner wrote of the game:"There is a little white cross in a big military cemetery in France upon whose arms outstretched to the four winds of the earth there hangs a wreath of laurel tonight." "Above the roar of the football-mad multitude on old Waite Field this afternoon as the last rays of a setting sun filtered through the heavy clouds of dust raised in the final scrimmage, there arose the shadow of Irby Rice Curry, clad not in the khaki in which he met his death, nor shrouded in the Stars and Stripes which covered his beloved remains as the guard of honor fired the last salute and his earthly body was laid away in the precious soil of the country he died to save from the ruthless Hun — clad not in those garments of his final glory, but wearing the old black sweater with its stripes of purest gold, headgear partly stripped from his head, a smile parting his lips as the final whistle blew and a hoarse whisper as he quoted from the Book of Books:" "Vengeance Is Mine, I Will Repay."cf. Romans 12:19 "There on old Waite Field, four years from the time he fought back the attack of Bender's Volunteers, there came the vision of 'Rabbit,' immortal hero of a lost cause. There was the vision caught by every Vanderbilt man who saw McGugin's Commodores of 1920 sweep over the hard-fighting Tennessee eleven in a most decisive victory that wiped all stains away and put upon the shield of black another star of gold that marked in a well-earned victory." "Above the call of the cheering crowds there came the voice of 'Rabbit' to this men. They heard the call and they followed his unconquerable spirit to a victory that was surprising even to the victors, and crushing in its decisiveness to those who wore the Orange and White of State's great old university." "A big 20 and a bigger goose-egg tell the tale in brief." The starting lineup for the Tennessee game was the following: Neill (left end), Hendrick (left tackle), Buckner (left guard), Hill (center), Bailey (right guard), McCullough (right tackle), Baker (right end), Latham (quarterback), Floyd (left halfback), Neely (right halfback), Wade (fullback). Week 3: Georgia Tech Week 3: Georgia Tech @ Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Vanderbilt 14 9 7 14 0 0 0 0 October 16 Curry FieldNashville, Tennessee Ed Finlay The third week of play brought one of the worst losses ever suffered at Dudley Field,Or, rather, at either Curry or the later Dudley Field. to William Alexander's Georgia Tech Golden Tornado 44–0. It was the worst since North Carolina won 48 to 0 in 1900. Coach Alexander employed previous coach John Heisman's "jump shift." Georgia Tech entered into the meat of its schedule after three dominating wins. Upcoming engagements with Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh, and Centre were to determine the season's outcome. Pittsburgh and Centre, but Glenn "Pop" Warner's Pittsburgh especially, were the biggest opponents. Vanderbilt was seen as the warm up act to these two, for it was far superior to any of Tech's prior games. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=9&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=9&p_docnum=1&p_docref=v2:1126154AC3F56D80@EANX-1195D0B29D6ABF18@2422611-1195D0B2F079C658@9-1195D0B525F7ECC8@Jackets%20Prepare%20for%20Vanderbilt Jackets Prepare For Vanderbilt The Columbus Ledger October 13, 1920 The first game of the year to have direct implications for the Southern championship, http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=9&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=9&p_docnum=10&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-117BC5EB26E4DD08@2422614-117BC5EBA00A87A8@7-117BC5ED2BA5ACF0@Southen%20Football%20Games%20Today%20to%20Have%20Bearing%20on%20Grid%20Title%20for%201920%3B%20Tech%20Plays%20 Southern Football Games Today To Have Bearing On Grid Title For 1920; Tech Plays Vanderbilt The Macon Daily Telegraph October 16, 1920 it was cited by some as the most interesting southern contest of the week. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=9&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=9&p_docnum=6&p_docref=v2:10EEA3CFD727D370@EANX-118206542569B688@2422613-11820655DC425060@18-1182066E38C49BA8@Big%20Teams%20to%20be%20Active%20Saturday%20by%20Jack%20Veiock%20International%20News%20Service%20Sports%20Editor Fort Worth Star-Telegram Big Teams To Be Active Saturday Jack Veiock October 15, 1920 Georgia Tech's Golden Tornado were clear favorites, emboldened by the supposed weakness of Vandy's line.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=P60B4ATCMTQwNjYwMjQ0Mi43MTQ0MTE6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=22&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=22&p_docnum=16&p_docref=v2:114CF48AE24B9638@EANX-11A35D1F4A1D0CE0@2422614-11A35D1F83357CC8@3-11A35D20B1523880@Vandy%20Grapples%20with%20Georgians%20First%20Game%20Having%20Direct%20Bearing%20on%20Championship%20to%20be%20Played%20at%20Nashville Miami Herald Vandy Grapples With Georgians October 16, 1920 One plus for Vanderbilt was the return of Frank Goar, the team's best punter. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=T52J56CMMTQwOTk0MzQyNi41MDI0NzU6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=13&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=13&p_docnum=6&p_docref=v2:1252FEAF2D2D3A44@EANX-127EF3007AC5C788@2422615-127EF30082A0D411@2-137E6B03B80EB10C@Tech%20Wallops%20Vanderbilt%3B%20Georgia%20Barely%20Wins%3B%20Yale%20Beaten%3B%20Princeton%20A%20Victor Tech Meets Hard Eleven in Vandy October 16, 1920 Macon Telegraph thumb|150px|Georgia Tech captain Buck Flowers (pictured). Georgia Tech outplayed Vanderbilt and had the ball for three-fourths of the game. Many Commodores left with injuries. Vanderbilt's ends were easily skirted by the Tech backs Red Barron, Buck Flowers, and Frank Ferst. In the first period, Captain Flowers made a drop kick from 44 yards out. Ferst came in for Buck Flowers, when Georgia Tech started to use substitutes in the middle of the second quarter. The third quarter saw Vanderbilt's one exciting drive offensively. "With Godchaux, Kuhn, and Raeburn subbing in the backfield, the Commodores opened a series of forward passes and runs that netted about 50 yards before Flowers intercepted a long pass on his own 10-yard line and raced 50 yards before being pushed out of bounds by a Vandy tackler".https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2044419/the_atlanta_constitution/ The Atlanta Constitution Joe Hatcher October 17, 1920 April 30, 2016 Newspapers.com 3 Georgia Tech Tears Down Defense of Vanderbilt And Rambles To Victory Fumbles would cost Vanderbilt, one by Grailey Berryhill leading to Tech's third touchdown. In the fourth quarter a fight broke out, involving Gink Hendrick, some Tech players, and spectators. Hendrick claimed to be protecting Jess Neely from some player for Georgia Tech. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=P60B4ATCMTQwNjYwMjQ0Mi43MTQ0MTE6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=22&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=22&p_docnum=22&p_docref=v2:1252FEAF2D2D3A44@EANX-127EF3007AC5C788@2422615-127EF30082A0D411@2-137E6B03B80EB10C@Tech%20Wallops%20Vanderbilt%3B%20Georgia%20Barely%20Wins%3B%20Yale%20Beaten%3B%20Princeton%20A%20Victor Augusta Chronicle Tech Wallops Vanderbilt; Georgia Barely Wins; Yale Beaten; Princeton A Victor October 17, 1920 No ejections could be made since too many players were involved. Tech lost some 133 yards from penalties during the contest. The starting lineup for Vanderbilt against Georgia Tech: Neill (left end), Ryan (left tackle), Hendrick (left guard), Hill (center), Bailey (right guard), Holmes (right tackle), Baker (right end), Latham (quarterback), Berryhill (left halfback), Neely (right halfback), Wade (fullback). Week 4: at Auburn Week 4: Vanderbilt @ Auburn Vanderbilt Auburn 0 6 0 0 7 14 14 21 October 23 Rickwood FieldBirmingham, Alabama 8,000–11,000 Bradley Walker Sources:https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-vanderbilt-crushed/140772091/ The Commercial Appeal Vanderbilt crushed by Auburn Plainsmen October 24, 1920 February 11, 2024 Newspapers.com In the "Frightful Fortnight" of Vanderbilt football, the next week the Commodores were defeated 56-6 by one of Auburn's greatest teams. It was then and for long afterwards the second worst defeat in school history; the worst since the 83–0 loss to Georgia Tech in 1917. Auburn took advantage of a Vanderbilt team not on par with those of previous years and avenge its only loss of last year: 7–6 to Vanderbilt at Curry Field. The Washington Post Two Southern Teams Victorious On Northern Grid Invasions October 25, 1920 145791244 Auburn made 23 first downs to Vanderbilt's one. The Auburn Plainsmen were coached by Mike Donahue. thumb|left|140px|John Shirey (pictured) The Commodores managed just one first down, and never had the ball beyond their 40-yard line. Jess Neely was one of few stars for Vanderbilt. He blocked well, and tossed Vanderbilt's only score to Gink Hendrick, who stood in the end zone. Frank Godchaux seemed to often get the tackle for Vanderbilt. The Plainsmen meanwhile gained on Vanderbilt constantly. Fullback Edward Sherling gained more on Vanderbilt than any other Auburn back in history, "ripping off five, ten, and fifteen yards at a time." Not even Moon Ducote, "surely Auburn's greatest individual star", ran for as much. Shirling scored four touchdowns. End John Shirey "blocked his tackle, ran into Vandy secondary defense, intercepted forward passes, knocked the man falling back cold in his tracks" and from the backfield reeled off runs of 75 and 65 yards. He scored two touchdowns. Both Shirey and Sherling as halfbacks were selected on the All-Southern team, as well as a 1935 "Auburn All-Time All-Star Team."http://cdm16313.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16313coll13/id/211 Tulane University Football Program-The Greenie; Auburn vs. Tulane 1935 The back Jackson got another touchdown, and quarterback Frank Stubbs and halfback Red Howard played inspired football. Auburn was captained by its guard Emmett Sizemore. Starting lineup for Vanderbilt against Auburn: Wilson (left end), Ryan (left tackle), Bailey (left guard), Sharp (center), Hendrix (right guard), McCullough (right tackle), Neill (right end), Latham (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Floyd (right halfback), Wade (fullback). http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=15&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=15&p_docnum=9&p_docref=v2:1126A744DB722B38@EANX-119AC6DE39A87B98@2422622-119AC6DE4DBBA000@0-119AC6DEC36DF9B8@Donahue%27s%20Greatest%20Team%20Skirts%20Vandy%20Ends%20at%20Will%20Shirling%20Shirey%20Howard%20and%20Warren%20Play%20Brilliant%20Game The Columbus Daily Enquirer Donahue's Greatest Team Skirts Vandy Ends at Will Zipp Newman October 24, 1920 Week 5: Kentucky Week 5: Kentucky @ Vanderbilt Kentucky Vanderbilt 0 0 0 0 7 13 0 0 October 30 Curry FieldNashville, Tennessee Bradley Walker Sources: The fifth week of play saw the Commodores beat the Kentucky Wildcats by a score of 20–0. The Wildcats came in as determined in years to score on the Commodores for the first time in their history. The Wildcats made just two first downs all game, one in each half. Vanderbilt rushed for 250 yards in the first quarter, and just less than that in the fourth. Commodore quarterback Swayne Latham played a swell game, but was subbed often in favor of Doc Kuhn so he could rest up for the upcoming game with Alabama. Vanderbilt showed marked improvement in all facets of its blocking. thumb|left|140px|Grailey Berryhill The first scoring drive for Vandy started when Latham went around left end for 35 yards. Captain and halfback Red Floyd went around right end for 25 more. Latham ran at center, but the played was called back 15 yards for holding, which put the ball at the 28-yard line. Floyd ran around left end until tackled by Wildcat halfback Fuller inside the 5-yard line. Vanderbilt then fumbled the football but recovered it at the 10-yard line. Latham ran through center for 5 yards. Latham tried again but failed to gain. Floyd gained three yards off left tackle. A Wildcat penalty brought the ball to the 1-yard line. Fullback Pink Wade got the touchdown. An onside kick by Goar was once recovered by Berryhill, gaining 25 yards. Neely gained just a yard through the line. A pass was incomplete, but Kentucky was flagged 10 yards for interference. Berryhill rushed for 1 yard via right end. Latham got through the line for 10 yards and a first down 2 yards short of the goal. Latham, Latham again, and Wade gained minimally, making it 4th down and goal at the 1-yard line. Latham then got in the end zone for the touchdown. He failed to kick goal. Latham kicked to Lavin who returned the ball 10 yards. Fuller gained a yard around end, and two more through the middle. From its own 25-yard line, Kentucky punted to Berryhill, who ran 70 yards for the touchdown down the right side of the field. Latham kicked goal. The Commodores failed to score in the second half. Starting lineup for Vanderbilt against Kentucky: Goar (left end), Ryan (left tackle), Baker (left guard), Sharp (center), Bailey (right guard), McCullough (right tackle), Conyers (right end), Latham (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Floyd (right halfback), Wade (fullback). http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=17&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=17&p_docnum=19&p_docref=v2:114CE9E74A478FB0@EANX-118B8B2FE9872A20@2422629-118B8B30037CFD78@6-118B8B310DFDD920@Kentuckians%20Fight%20Against%20Big%20Odds%20Vanderbilt%20Runs%20over%20Three%20Touchdowns%20despite%20Desperate%20Opposition%20from%20Cats Lexington Herald Kentuckians Fight Against Big Odds October 31, 1920 Week 6: at Alabama Week 6: Vanderbilt @ Alabama Vanderbilt Alabama 0 7 0 0 0 14 0 0 November 6 Rickwood FieldBirmingham, Alabama Ed Finlay Sources: In a "thriller from the start," Alabama beat Vanderbilt for the first time on November 6, 1920 by a score of 14-7. Going into the game, Alabama was favored to win. Nearly two full teams, and two full backfields, were prepared by Dan McGugin for the contest, in order to keep his lighter Commodores fresh. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=1&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-117BC60280EC1D50@2422635-117BC6034820CF80@5-117BC604C574F130@Alabama%20Primed%20for%20Vanderbilt.%20%22Thin%20Red%20Line%22%20Has%20Never%20Won%20from%20Commodores%20in%20Football The Macon Daily Telegraph Alabama Primed For Vanderbilt November 6, 1920 A forward pass from Doc Kuhn to Jess Neely got the one Commodore touchdown. "Doc Kuhn subbing for the injured Latham was the brilliant star of the day. Doc was practically unstoppable by the Alabamians and time after time threatened to lead the team to victory,"https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2030886// https://web.archive.org/web/20160307022439/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2030886/the_atlanta_constitution/ March 7, 2016 Newspapers.com Crippled Vanderbilt Team Finished With Fine Rally November 29, 1920 Atlanta Constitution March 20, 2015 8 reported the Atlanta Constitution. The week was marked by passing throughout the South.http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=W69Q53ALMTQwNjYyMzE2Ny45OTIyNDQ6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=31&p_docref=v2:114CF48AE24B9638@EANX-1190F7CD03647C08@2422637-1190F7CE77994E90@4-1190F7CFA86965E0@Air%20Work%20Marks%20Teams%20of%20South%20Spectacular%20forward%20Passing%20Feature%20of%20Most%20Southern%20Games%20during%20Past%20Week The Miami Herald Air Work Marks Teams Of South November 8, 1920 On November 9, L. Theo Bellmont announced the Vanderbilt Commodores would play the Texas Longhorns next year. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=W69Q53ALMTQwNjYyMzE2Ny45OTIyNDQ6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=35&p_docref=v2:0F99DDB671832188@EANX-105F3E4E1D579E92@2422639-105F3E4ECBF79589@12-105F3E526D719C9E@Longhorns%20to%20Have%20Game%20with%20Vanderbilt%20in%201921 Dallas Morning News Longhorns to Have Game with Vanderbilt in 1921 November 10, 1920 Starting lineup for Vanderbilt against Alabama: Neil (left end), Reybourne (left tackle), Baker (left guard), Sharp (center), Bailey (right guard), McCullough (right tackle), Conyers (right end), Latham (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Godchaux (right halfback), Wade (fullback). http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=21&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=21&p_docnum=21&toc=true&p_docref=v2:1126A744DB722B38@EANX-119D329D4682EA78@2422636-119D329D93AD0C60@7 "Thin Red Line" Triumphs For First Time Over Vandy The Columbus Enquirer Sun November 7, 1920 Week 7: Virginia Week 7: Virginia @ Vanderbilt Virginia Vanderbilt 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 November 13 Curry FieldNashville, Tennessee Paul Magoffin Sources: "Expecting one of the greatest football games of the year," http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=23&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=23&p_docnum=32&p_docref=v2:1223BCE5B718A166@EANX-122D0A1721BF38A0@2422640-1229329EFB977288@14-1250AD9AA1B3E572@Vandy%20Works%20Hard%20for%20Virginia%20U. Times-Picayune Vandy Works Hard For Virginia U November 11, 1920 Vanderbilt had a hard schedule of practices before the coming game with the Virginia Orange and Blue. Vanderbilt had won last year, but Virginia had a better squad this time around. The Orange and Blue entered the game as probable favorites to win, but only slightly. The Washington Post Virginia Grid Team Holds Final Practice November 11, 1920 145728470 Virginia quarterback Witt sat out the game with an injured knee. Virginians Pointing For Carolina Game The Washington Post November 17, 1920 145813064 The contest ended in a 7–7 tie, which "completely upset predictions." Vanderbilt outplayed Virginia for three quarters. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=T52J56CMMTQwOTk0MzQyNi41MDI0NzU6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=15&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=15&p_docnum=3&p_docref=v2:1252FEAF2D2D3A44@EANX-127EF35B4B9A903E@2422643-127EF35B512E073A@7-1325EFDB1AFE9447@Vanderbilt%20Holds%20Virginia%20To%20Tie Vanderbilt Holds Virginia To A Tie November 14, 1920 Augusta Chronicle thumb|left|125px|Gink Hendrick with the Yankees Very near the start of the game Vanderbilt came out with a swift offensive attack. Again a pass from Jess Neely to Gink Hendrick got a touchdown, Hendrick receiving the pass in play and running across the goal line. Virginia's score came in the second quarter, when back Rinehart sprinted for a 40-yard touchdown off tackle. With two minutes left in the game, Virginia was at Vanderbilt's 5-yard line with a 4th down and 1 to go. Virginia elected to pass. A newspaper account recalls the play, "There leaped a streak of Gold and Black. It was Swayne Latham, crippled and confined to the sideline for the early part of the game, who intercepted the ball and broke around right end. Commodores mowed down a path as he fought his way into the clear. On he raced up the sideline, 50, 60, 70, 80 yards to Virginia's 15, where his injured ankle could no longer outdistance Virginia's defense. A tackler threw him to earth. The official called the play back. Both teams were off-side. The greatest run of the season went for naught. There was time for one more play. Rinehart was stopped short of the goal, at the 4-yard line, by Godchaux, Floyd, Goar, and Baker." Offensive standouts for Vanderbilt were captain Red Floyd and Doc Kuhn. Starting lineup for Vanderbilt against Virginia: Neill (left end), Ryan (left tackle), Hendrick (left guard), Sharp (center), Baker (right guard), McCullough (right tackle), Conyers (right end), Kuhn (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Berryhill (right halfback), Wade (fullback). Week 8: Sewanee Week 8: Sewanee @ Vanderbilt Sewanee Vanderbilt 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 14 November 25 Curry FieldNashville, Tennessee Horatio B. Hackett Sources: In the 30th annual Thanksgiving matchup between Vanderbilt and the Sewanee Tigers, then the oldest annual intercollegiate football contest in the South, http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=29&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=29&p_docnum=44&p_docref=v2:1252FEAF2D2D3A44@EANX-127EF381C8491A50@2422654-127EF381CCF9C1C4@1-132637B946428474@Vandy-Sewanee%20Meet%20Today%20In%20Nashville%20Oldest%20Annual%20Intercollegiate%20Football%20Contest%20in%20South Augusta Chronicle Vandy-Sewanee Meet Today In Nashville November 25, 1920 Vanderbilt won 21-3. Both teams had practiced hard for the upcoming contest, with practice from the Tigers in the snow and by the Commodores at night. Reports from the Vanderbilt camp alluded to its plans to utilize the forward pass. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=T52J56CMMTQwOTk0MzQyNi41MDI0NzU6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=13&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=13&p_docnum=17&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-117BC615015D9430@2422651-117BC615D8FD23F8@7-117BC61727C66B38@Vanderbilt%20Will%20Take%20on%20Sewanee.%20Commodores%20Priming%20Machine%20for%20Annual%20Turkey%20Clash%20with%20Tigers Vanderbilt Will Take On Sewanee November 22, 1920 Macon Telegraph thumb|120px|Frank Godchaux. Sewanee controlled the first half, leading 3-0 at halftime. Appealing to the forward pass and onside kicks, Vanderbilt started a comeback in the second half which ended in a 21-3 victory. It was one of the largest crowds ever at Curry Field. The Tigers were coached by Earl Abell. Sewanee's Skidmore kicked a 30-yard field goal from a quite difficult angle in the first quarter. http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/HistArchive/?p_product=EANX&p_theme=ahnp&p_nbid=G6EI5FUXMTQwNjAwOTI0MC4yMTU0ODM6MToxMzoxMzIuMTk4LjUwLjEz&p_action=doc&s_lastnonissuequeryname=29&d_viewref=search&p_queryname=29&p_docnum=52&p_docref=v2:11210D409F608820@EANX-117BC65756AF0D78@2422655-117BC657D52E1A98@12-117BC65A1B272048@Vandy%20Downs%20Sewanee%2C%2021-3.%20Aerial%20Passes%20and%20on-Side%20Kick%20Enable%20Commodores%20to%20Turn%20Tide Vandy Downs Sewanee 21-3 The Macon Daily Telegraph November 26, 1920 Vanderbilt was thoroughly surprised, having been outrushed by Sewanee and down at the half, perhaps from overconfidence. Vanderbilt 21, Sewanee 3 November 26, 1920 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Vanderbilt captain Red Floyd gave an inspired speech to his men during halftime. After the half, Scotty Neill punted the ball to the 4-yard line from the 35-yard line, picked up and run into the end zone by the Commodores' Berryhill to score on a "bewildering" onside kick. Frank Godchaux, subbing for Red Floyd, hit Hendrick on a 30-yard touchdown pass, and later Baker returned an interception 30 yards for the touchdown. It was Red Floyd's best game. Both teams were better on offense than defense. Vanderbilt Cracks Sewanee's Defense November 26, 1920 Montgomery Advertiser The starting lineup against Sewanee: Neil (left end), Ryan (left tackle), Hendrick (left guard) Hill (center), Baker (right guard), Bailey (right tackle), Conyers (right end), Kuhn (quarterback), Neely (left halfback), Floyd (right halfback), Wade (fullback).https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4345694/the_atlanta_constitution/ Atlanta Constitution Joe Hatcher Sewanee Beaten By Vandy 14 November 26, 1920 February 17, 2016 Newspapers.com After the season Vanderbilt opponents gained less on punt returns than against any other team in the south, due to the covering of Percy Conyers and Jess Neely. Gink Hendrick was All-Southern.https://archive.org/stream/officialfootball1920nati#page/n51/mode/2up/search/%22All+southern%22 Spalding Football Guide 1920 41, 69; 27, 67 Google books All-Southern Elevens March 8, 2015 On the night of November 29, Grailey Berryhill was elected captain of the next year's team. Berryhill Named Captain of Vandy November 30, 1920 Montgomery Adviser Personnel Coaching staff Dan McGugin (Michigan '03), head coach J. Owsley Manier (Vanderbilt '07), assistant coach Enoch Brown (Vanderbilt '13), assistant coach E. F. "Mike" Rooney, manager Varsity letterwinners Line Vanderbilt Commodores Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age Ike BakerGuard Navasota, Texas Allen BucknerTackle Owensboro, KentuckyKentucky Military Institute Percy ConyersEnd Halls, TennesseeUnion Academy Burnett DotyGuard Memphis, Tennessee Central H.S. James EarlyCenter Nashville, Tennessee Wallace HaggardTackle Dayton, Tennessee McCallie H.S. Hank HellerTackle Cleveland East H.S. Gink HendrickGuard Mason, Tennessee Fitzgerald and Clarke School Horace HillCenter Nashville, Tennessee Duncan Preparatory School Ducky HolmesGuard Whitehaven, Tennessee McTyeire School Frank KatzenstineGuard Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham–Southern College Tot McCulloughEnd Lewisburg, Tennessee Garland Morrow End Nashville, Tennessee Hume-Fogg H.S. Bill MossCenter Jackson, Tennessee Union University Scotty NeillEnd Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham–Southern College Eugene PolytinskyTackle Hartselle, Alabama Columbia Military Academy Charlie RayburnGuard Ada, Oklahoma University of Oklahoma Tom RyanEnd Houston Central H.S. Alfred SharpCenter Nashville, Tennessee Hume-Fogg H.S. Freshman WilliamsEnd Arlington, Tennessee Memphis University School Mizell WilsonEnd Nashville, Tennessee Montgomery Bell Academy B. Palmer WoodsonEnd Temple, Texas Backfield Vanderbilt Commodores Number Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Prep school Height Weight Age Alvin BellQuarterback Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock H.S. Grailey BerryhillHalfback McKenzie, TennesseeMcTyeire School Robert Paul Creson Halfback Memphis, Tennessee Memphis H.S. Red FloydHalfback Murfreesboro, TennesseeMiddle Tennessee State Normal Frank GodchauxHalfback New Orleans Woodberry Forest School (VA) Doc KuhnQuarterback 2 Nashville, Tennessee Montgomery Bell Academy Swayne LathamQuarterback 6 Memphis, Tennessee Central H.S. Hugh MixonHalfback Marianna, Arkansas Polytechnic H.S. (CA) Jess NeelyHalfback Smyrna, Tennessee Branham and Hughes Military Academy Julian Thomas Fullback Memphis, Tennessee McFerrin School Pink WadeFullback Nashville, TennesseeHume-Fogg H.S. Scoring leaders Vanderbilt Commodores Player Touchdowns Extra points Field goals PointsGink Hendrick60036Grailey Berryhill30018Doc Kuhn30018Swayne Latham19015Pink Wade20012Julian Thomas1107Ike Baker1006Alvin Bell1006Frank Godchaux1006Jess Neely1006Scotty Neill0303Robert Paul Creson0101Total20140134 Depth chart The following chart provides a visual depiction of Vanderbilt's lineup during the 1920 season with games started at the position reflected in parentheses. The chart mimics a short punt formation while on offense, with the quarterback under center. LE Scotty Neill (6) Frank Goar (1) Mizell Wilson (1) B. Palmer Woodson (0)  LT LG C RG RT Tom Ryan (5) Gink Hendrick (4) Horace Hill (4) Fats Bailey (5) Tot McCullough (5) Allen Buckner (1) Ike Baker (2) Alfred Sharp (4) Ike Baker (2) Fats Bailey (1) Wallace Haggard (1)Fats Bailey (1) James Early (0)Gink Hendrick (1)Hank Heller (1) Oklahoma Rayburn (1) Allen Buckner (1)Bill Moss (0) Frank Katzenstine (0)Ducky Holmes (1) Burnett Doty (0) Ralph McGill (0)Eugene Polytinsky (0) RE Percy Conyers (5) Ike Baker (2) Scotty Neill (1) Garland Morrow (0) Freshman Williams (0) QB Swayne Latham (6) Doc Kuhn (2) Pep Bell (0) LHBRHB Jess Neely (5)Red Floyd (3) Grailey Berryhill (2)Jess Neely (2) Red Floyd (1)Grailey Berryhill (1) Red Rountree (0)Frank Godchaux (1) Robert Paul Creson (0)Hugh Mixon (1) FB Pink Wade (8) Julian Thomas (0) - References Vanderbilt Category:Vanderbilt Commodores football seasons Vanderbilt Commodores football