Rupert Colmore, Sr.
| Sewanee Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback, end |
| Class | 1905 |
| Career history | |
| College | Sewanee (1900–1904) |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | February 3, 1883 |
| Place of birth | Sewanee, Tennessee |
| Date of death | July 9, 1958 (aged 75) |
| Place of death | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Rupert McPherson Colmore, Sr. (February 3, 1883 – July 9, 1958) was a college football player. He was a prominent halfback and end for the Sewanee Tigers of Sewanee: The University of the South. He was captain of the 1904 team. Colmore was selected All-Southern by Nash Buckingham in 1903. Colmore was shifted from end to halfback in 1902, garnering praise for his play at both positions. Many of his brothers and also his son, Rupert Colmore, Jr., played for Sewanee. His son is the only All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) player the school ever had.
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