Sheldon Fitts

Sheldon Fitts (November 1, 1899 – October 26, 1985) was a college football player. He played as a quarterback and halfback for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, a member of the "ten second backfield" of 1920. Fitts caught the pass to beat Furman[1] and starred in the 56–0 win over Florida.[2][3] He prepped at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville.[4]

Sheldon Fitts
Georgia Bulldogs No. 31
PositionQuarterback, Halfback
Career history
CollegeGeorgia (1920)
High schoolGeorgia Military College
Personal information
Born:(1899-11-01)November 1, 1899
Died:October 26, 1985(1985-10-26) (aged 85)
Career highlights and awards
  • SIAA Championship (1920)

References

  1. "Ga. Barely Overcome Furman Crew". The Red and Black. October 22, 1920. p. 8.
  2. "'Gators Lose To Georgia In One-Sided Bout". The Florida Alligator. 9. November 19, 1920.
  3. "'Gators Are Beaten By Red and Black In One-Sided Game". The Red and Black. November 19, 1920. p. 8.
  4. Brown, Mary Ward (2009-03-08). Fanning the Spark: A Memoir. ISBN 9780817316457.
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