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Frank M. Osborne

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Frank M. Osborne
Biographical details
Born(1879-01-29)January 29, 1879
Fletcher, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1956(1956-11-16) (aged 77)
Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1898–1900North Carolina
1902Sewanee
Position(s)End, quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1903Sewanee (assistant)
1915Sewanee (assistant)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

Francis Moore "Farmer" Osborne (January 29, 1879 – November 16, 1956) was a college football player and coach as well as a reverend; once chaplain for Sewanee: The University of the South.

University of North Carolina

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He was a prominent end for coach William A. Reynolds's North Carolina Tar Heels football teams of the University of North Carolina from 1898 to 1900.[1]

1898

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Osborne was a member of the 1898 team, the school's only undefeated team[2] and the conference champion.

1900

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He was captain of the 1900 team.[2] Osborne was selected All-Southern.[3]

Sewanee

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He was the quarterback for the Sewanee Tigers in 1902, selected All-Southern.[4][5] He then helped coach the team and taught at Sewanee for many years.

Reverend

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He was rector of the Cavalry Episcopal church of Pittsburgh.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Reception to the Team". The Raleigh Times. November 8, 1900. p. 4. Retrieved April 12, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ a b University of North Carolina ... football blue book for press and radio. 1956. p. 25.
  3. ^ "All-Southern Eleven for 1900". Outing. 37. Outing Publishing Company: 616. 1901. Retrieved March 10, 2015 – via Google books. Open access icon
  4. ^ William A. Reynolds (December 7, 1902). "Football Season of '02 Reviewed By Expert". Atlanta Constitution. p. 25. Retrieved March 5, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ William A. Reynolds (September 14, 1902). ""Billy" Reynolds Writes On Southern Football". Atlanta Constitution. p. 2. Retrieved September 15, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. ^ Jake Wade (February 5, 1948). "Carolina To Honor Former Grid Stars". The Daily Times-News. p. 14. Retrieved April 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon