William Humphrey Foy (July 4, 1886 – May 2, 1956) was a

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player.

Alabama Polytechnic

Foy was a prominent fullback for the

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of Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The Auburn media guide also lists his position as a tackle.

1903

He was injured in the 1903 season, suffering a broken

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1904

He made the All-Southern team in

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's first season as head coach. Auburn was the undefeated SIAA co-champion with Vanderbilt and its first year coach

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. He was the second Auburn player ever selected All-Southern, behind only

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References

1886 births 1956 deaths People from Eufaula, Alabama American football tackles American football fullbacks Auburn Tigers football players All-Southern college football players Players of American football from Alabama {{collegefootball-player-stub