Robert Henry Mudd (February 23, 1875 – January 30, 1904) was a

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player and coach. He was a relative of Harvey Seeley Mudd.

Early years

Mudd was born on February 23, 1875, in

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, to Dr. Henry Hodgen Mudd.

University of Virginia

Playing

Mudd was a prominent end for the Virginia Cavaliers football team of the

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. He was selected All-Southern in 1895.

Coaching

He was an assistant at his alma mater in 1898.

References

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