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Walter Hineman Simmons, Sr. (July 26, 1879 – ?) was a college football player and surgeon.[1]

Walter Simmons

Vanderbilt Commodores
Position	End
Class	Graduate
Personal information
Born:	(1879-07-26)July 26, 1879 Carrollton, Mississippi
Career history
College	Vanderbilt (1897, 1899–1901)
Career highlights and awards
All-Southern (1899)

Early years

Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.[1]

Vanderbilt University

Simmons completed a literary course at Vanderbilt University as a member of the class of 1901. He then pursued a medical degree as the class of 1903.

Football

He was a prominent end for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team.

1899

Simmons was captain of the 1899 team, selected All-Southern by Sewanee coach Billy Suter.[2][3]

Basketball

1900–01

He was also a member of the 1900–01 basketball team, the school's first official squad.[4]

Surgeon

After college, he moved to Arkansas and practiced there in various cities.[1]

References

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