Charles Christopher "Dutch" Schrader (July 20, 1893 – November 16, 1967) was an

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, and

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player for the

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of the

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. During the

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he served with the

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Early years

Charles C. Schrader was born on July 20, 1893, in

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to Christopf Schrader and Mary Vander Borgt.

University of Kentucky

Schrader was selected as an All-Southern fullback in

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, a year in which he was captain.Dick Jemison (November 30, 1915). "Composite All-Southern Of Ten Of The Dopesters". Atlanta Constitution.

Music

Schrader was a member of the

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for some 20 years.

References

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