Clyde R. Conner

Clyde Raymond Conner (August 4, 1884 – January 24, 1919) was a college football player, prominent lawyer of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and once United States Commissioner.

[1] Conner was a prominent tackle for both the Ole Miss Rebels of the University of Mississippi and a prominent center for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia.

In a 21 to 0 Egg Bowl victory, Conner "plunged through the line at will" according to the Memphis paper.

[3][4] Conner died at his home on January 24, 1919, of blood poisoning.

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