John Perry "Rip" Major (December 26, 1889 – January 21, 1934) was an

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player, coach of football,

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, and

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, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head football coach at

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in 1919 and again from 1922 to 1926, compiling a record of 19–34–1.

Auburn

Major was a prominent

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for Mike Donahue's

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. He was also a center on the

team.

1912

Major was

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of the team in

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. He was selected All-Southern.

Wofford

Major coached the Wofford Terriers football teams of

in 1919 and from 1922 to 1926.

Head coaching record

Football

References

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