Henry D. Phillips

Guard, American football player

1882 – 1955

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Who was Henry D. Phillips?

Henry Disbrow Phillips was an American Episcopal bishop and college American football player.

After graduating from Sewanee he was ordained in the Episcopal Church and served as bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia for 17 years from 1938–1954. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959.

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Born
Jan 16, 1882
Philadelphia
Education
  • Sewanee, The University of the South
Died
Jun 29, 1955
Boone

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on July 23, 2013

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