Ringland Fisher "Rex" Kilpatrick (December 26, 1881 – November, 1955) was a

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player; later a builder and investment banker in the

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area. He was the younger brother of

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. He was one of the principal owners of the Tennessee River Coal Co.

Career

His father moved from New York to Bridgeport because of investment potential in real estate and mining.

Football

Kilpatrick was a prominent

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for the

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of Sewanee: The University of the South from

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. He was one of the team's heavier players.

1899

He was a member of the 1899 "Iron Men" who won 5 games in 6 days and an undefeated conference championship. This was his best year; He kicked the field goal to defeat

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for the title. Kilpatrick was selected All-Southern. A documentary film about the team and Kilpatrick's role was released in 2022 called "Unrivaled: Sewanee1899."

References

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Career

Football

1899

See also

References