Frank M. Ridley | |
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Born | |
Died | January 28, 1953 | (aged 69)
Occupation | Physician |
College football career | |
Georgia Bulldogs | |
Position | End |
Class | Graduate |
Personal information | |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career history | |
College | Georgia (1901–1902) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Frank Morris Ridley Jr. (May 1, 1883 – January 28, 1953)[1][2] was an American college football player and physician.
Ridley was a prominent member of the Georgia Bulldogs football teams of the University of Georgia, captain of the team in 1901 and 1902.[3][4]
At year's end, Ridley was re-elected captain.[5] He was then the youngest ever captain and the only to be elected such twice.[5]
After the scoreless tie with Georgia Tech, Ridley "was somewhat disgusted and declared that it was the worst game the Georgia team had ever played."[6] Ridley was selected an All-Southern lineman along with teammates Harold Ketron and Sandy Beaver,[7] achieving the honor in his first year at the position – moved to end from the backfield.[8] One account of Ridley reads "Ridley's first year on the team he played this position so well that Coach Heisman named his as the All-Southern end. He is quick and active and never hesitates to tackle a man, seldom being blocked."[9]
In 1906 he graduated with honors from the old Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons. He specialized as a surgeon and diagnostician.[2][10][11]
On June 6, 1906, Ridley married Sister Mabel Douglas Hood.[12]
Ridley was once shot at the wedding of his cousin in 1907, nearly dying.[3][10][13]